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Street Food at Home: How to Make Uzbek Kosa Samsa and Bread in Saj Without Tandoor

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Uzbek Kosa Samsa

Cultural Context

Originating from Central Asia, Kosa Samsa is a beloved pastry in Uzbekistan, traditionally filled with minced meat and spices. It reflects the region's nomadic heritage, where portable meals were essential. Today, Samsa is enjoyed across various cultures, with numerous regional variations, showcasing local ingredients and flavors.

UzbekAZmain
90 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
1 kg flour
50 grams melted butter
milk
600 grams flour
salt
50 grams butter
1.5 teaspoons vinegar
olive oil
egg white
paprika

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used in place of butter.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is cost-effective.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: flaxseeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Flaxseeds provide omega-3s, while sunflower seeds are more economical.

1

Knead the dough with 1 kg of flour, 50 grams of melted butter, and enough milk to form a stiff dough.

2

Cover the bowl with the dough and let it rest.

3

Prepare the filling by adding salt, paprika, and olive oil to the meat.

4

Grease the edges of the dough with egg white before sealing.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingsautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

stove

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

SamsaSamosa

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