Fried bichak – a spinach filled with onions and herbs | village lifestyle of Uzbekistan

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: textured vegetable protein

Lean turkey reduces fat while TVP is a budget-friendly protein alternative.

potato

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: mashed cauliflower

Sweet potato adds nutrients while mashed cauliflower is a low-carb option.

onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: leeks

Green onions provide a milder flavor and leeks are often less expensive.

oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier while canola is a cost-effective option.

Mix flour, water, and salt to form a dough.

Finely chop onions and spinach.

In a cauldron, heat oil and sauté onions until translucent.

Add spinach and cook until wilted.

Season with herbs and spices to taste.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Divide the dough into small balls and roll each into a thin circle.

Place a spoonful of spinach filling in the center of each circle.

Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and seal the edges.

Heat oil in a cauldron and fry the bichaks until golden brown.

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