Name: Authentic Samsa from Kyrgyzstan
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Kyrgyzstan
Ingredients: 250g (about 1.5 cups) all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 100ml (about 1/3 cup) cold water; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 200g (about 1 cup) mutton, finely chopped (or 300g potatoes, peeled and diced for vegetarian option); 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying); Oil or butter for brushing on pastry (optional)

Samsa Kyrgyzstan

Flaky, golden pastries filled with meat or potatoes.

Kyrgyzstan pastries

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