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Samsa recipe
Deliciously flaky pastries filled with savory goodness.
Ingredients
- 500 g all-purpose flour
- 200 ml water
- 1 tsp salt
- 300 g ground beef
- 1 onion
- 1 carrot
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp oil
How to make Samsa
- Before starting, measure 500 grams of all-purpose flour and 100 milliliters of water, and prepare 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 egg.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 500 grams of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 100 milliliters of water.
- Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth, then cover it and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until hot.
- Sauté 1 chopped onion and 1 grated carrot until soft, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add 400 grams of ground beef, 1 teaspoon of cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper; cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes.
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough and cut it into 10 circles, roughly 10 cm in diameter.
- Place a spoonful of the meat mixture in the center of each circle, fold the dough, and seal the edges tightly.
- Brush each samsa with 1 beaten egg to give it a golden finish.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 25-30 minutes until golden brown, checking halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
What is Samsa?
Samsa is a traditional dish from Uzbekistan. It takes about 90 minutes to prepare, is considered medium to make at home, and uses 10 ingredients.
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