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Traditional Uzbek Somsa
90 min 601 kcal per serving Medium
Ingredients
4 Servings
- all-purpose flour500 g
- lamb meat250 g
- onion100 g
- butter50 g
- salt1 tsp
- black pepper1 tsp
- cumin seeds1 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the dough by mixing the all-purpose flour with a pinch of salt and enough water to form a smooth, elastic dough. Let it rest for about 30 minutes.
- 2
While the dough is resting, prepare the filling by finely chopping the lamb meat and onion. Mix them together in a bowl.
- 3
Add salt, black pepper, and cumin seeds to the meat and onion mixture. Mix well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
- 4
Roll out the dough into a thin sheet and cut it into squares of about 10x10 cm.
- 5
Place a spoonful of the meat mixture in the center of each square.
- 6
Fold the squares into triangles or rectangles, sealing the edges by pinching them together.
- 7
Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).
- 8
Melt the butter and brush it over the tops of the somsa.
- 9
Place the somsa on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
