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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, baked in the oven, and takes about 90 minutes from start to finish. It is built around all-purpose flour and ground beef. The recipe below uses 10 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 53 dishes built on all-purpose flour. The method runs to 11 steps, the longest being 25 minutes.
Any tips for making Samsa?
Rolling the dough thinly ensures a flakier pastry.
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