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Name: Authentic Quqe me Pjeshkë (Albanian Fried Meat Buns)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Albania
Ingredients: *For the Dough:**; 4 cups all-purpose flour (approx. 500g); 1 cup warm water (240ml); 1 packet active dry yeast (7g or 2 ¼ teaspoons); 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 cup warm milk (240ml) (optional, for softer dough); *For the Filling:**; 1 lb ground beef or lamb (or a mix) (450g); 2 large onions, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for heat); 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; *For Frying:**; 4 cups vegetable oil (for deep frying)

Quqe me Pjeshkë

Albania

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Small fried dough balls filled with meat, onions, and spices.

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