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Samsa with Lamb and Tail Fat

Crispy triangular pastries with savory lamb, onion, and tail fat filling. Uzbek samsa is made from flaky buttery dough and baked until golden brown. Served hot as a standalone dish or appetizer.

Total
20 min
Standard serving
322.5 g

Ingredients

Total 10

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Sift the flour through a sieve, add salt, add the egg and water, knead a stiff dough.

    Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 60 minutes.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Melt the butter and roll out the dough into a thin layer 1 mm thick.

    Generously coat the dough with oil, roll it into a log, dust with flour, and twist into a rope.

    Form the snail, wrap it in plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Chop the onion, lamb, and tail fat into small cubes.

    Crush black pepper and cumin in a mortar or finely chop with a knife.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Mix the meat, fat tail, and onion in a bowl.

    Sprinkle with ground spices, salt and mix.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Remove the dough from the refrigerator, unroll the spiral, and cut into pieces 5 cm long.

    Flatten each piece with the heel of your palm and roll out the flatbread to a thickness of 3 mm.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Place the filling in the center of the flatbread and fold the edges alternately, forming a triangle.

    Place the samsa on a baking sheet, brush lightly with beaten egg, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

    Bake at 180 degrees for 20 minutes until golden brown.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    Place the samsa on a plate and serve hot.

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