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Samsa recipe
Delicious flaky pastries filled with spiced meat!
Ingredients
- 500 g flour
- 200 ml water
- 1 tsp salt
- 400 g ground beef
- 1 onion
- 1 carrot
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 egg
How to make Samsa
- In a mixing bowl, combine 500 g of flour with 200 ml of water and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix until a dough forms.
- Let the dough rest for 30 minutes covered with a clean kitchen towel in a warm place.
- Finely chop 1 onion and grate 1 carrot. Sauté them in 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add 400 g of ground beef and 1 teaspoon of black pepper to the pan. Cook while stirring until the meat is browned, around 8-10 minutes.
- On a floured surface, roll out the rested dough into a thin layer, about 2 mm thick, using a rolling pin.
- Cut the rolled dough into circles, each around 10 cm in diameter, ensuring even sizes for uniform cooking.
- Place a spoonful of the meat mixture in the center of each dough circle, then fold and seal the edges tightly.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C. Arrange the samsas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the samsas in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Allow the samsas to cool slightly before serving for better flavor and texture.
- Serve warm as a snack or appetizer, with dipping sauce if desired.
What is Samsa?
Samsa is a traditional dish from Kyrgyzstan, baked in the oven, and takes about 90 minutes from start to finish. It is built around flour and ground beef. The recipe below uses 9 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Samsa take?
At 90 minutes it is slower than 62% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 25 dishes built on flour. The method runs to 11 steps, the longest being 30 minutes.
Any tips for making Samsa?
Ensure the edges are sealed well to prevent leaking during baking.
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