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Ishleki recipe with minced meat filling

Ishleki Recipe

A traditional Turkmen dish made with thin homemade dough and a flavorful minced meat filling with onion, tomato, and bell pepper.
Prep Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 43 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Turkmen
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g all-purpose flour
  • 300 g water
  • 100 g butter
  • 1 tbsp dough liquid
  • Salt as needed
  • 500 g minced meat
  • 1 tomato
  • 1 onion
  • 1 small bell pepper
  • Black pepper as needed
  • Turmeric as needed
  • Egg yolk optional for brushing

Method
 

  1. Combine flour and salt, then add water, dough liquid, and melted butter.
  2. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth and workable.
  3. Cover the dough and let it rest for about 1 hour.
  4. Cook the minced meat with chopped onion, tomato, and bell pepper.
  5. Season the filling with salt, black pepper, and turmeric, then let it cool slightly.
  6. Divide the dough into two portions and roll each one into a thin sheet.
  7. Place the meat filling over one sheet, cover with the second sheet, and seal the edges.
  8. Make a few small holes on top with a fork and brush with egg yolk if desired.
  9. Bake in a preheated oven for about 25 minutes, until the surface is golden.
  10. Let the Ishleki rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.