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Samsa Recipe: Crispy Central Asian Pastry

Samsa is a crispy, stuffed, and delicious pastry from Central Asia. With its golden crust and savory filling, it’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dinner. You can fry or bake it, and even adjust the filling for vegetarian or diet-friendly options.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 15 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: Central Asian, Middle Eastern, Uzbek
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the dough:
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1/5 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • Salt as needed
  • For the filling:
  • 500 g minced meat
  • 2 onions chopped
  • 1 tomato chopped
  • Aromatic herbs as desired
  • Salt pepper, turmeric (to taste)
  • Oil for frying
  • Optional:
  • 1 egg yolk for brushing when baking
  • Sesame seeds for topping
  • Carrots or potatoes as filling alternatives

Method
 

  1. Step 1:
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, water, oil, and salt. Knead for about 10 minutes until you get a smooth dough. Cover with a cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  3. Step 2:
  4. Chop onions and fry them in a little oil until golden. Add minced meat, spices, herbs, and tomatoes. Cook for 10 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool.
  5. Step 3:
  6. Divide the rested dough into 15 portions. Roll into small circles. Place filling in the center, then fold into triangular or round shapes.
  7. Step 4:
  8. Frying option: Heat oil and fry until golden brown.
  9. Baking option: Place on a baking tray, brush with egg yolk, sprinkle sesame seeds, and bake at 180C (350F) for 20 minutes.