Name: Traditional Kazakh Samsa
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Kazakhstan
Ingredients: 250g (about 1 cup) all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup cold vegetable oil; 1/2 cup water, divided; 200g (about 7 oz) ground lamb or beef; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 medium potato, peeled and diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; Oil for frying (as needed)

Kazakh Samsa 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan

Flaky, golden-brown pastries filled with spiced meat, onions, and potatoes.

Kazakhstan pastries

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