Meat Pastry Juice (samsa Shalgam)

Meat Pastry Juice (Samsa Shalgam) is a traditional dish from Kazakh Cuisine that combines savory meat pastries with a refreshing turnip juice. This unique combination of flavors and textures is a popular street food in Kazakhstan.

Non Vegetarian Main Course Kazakh Meat Pastries Turnip Juice Kazakh Cuisine Street Food
Meat Pastry Juice (samsa Shalgam)

Ingredients

  • 500g ground beef
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 package of puff pastry sheets
  • 1 kg turnips, peeled and chopped
  • 1.5 liters water
  • 1 tbsp vinegar

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the ground beef, chopped onions, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Cut the puff pastry sheets into squares and place a spoonful of the meat mixture in the center of each square. Fold the pastry over the filling to form a triangle and seal the edges.
  3. Place the pastries on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  4. Meanwhile, in a large pot, bring the water to a boil and add the chopped turnips. Cook for 20 minutes or until the turnips are soft.
  5. Remove the turnips from the pot and place them in a blender. Add the vinegar and blend until smooth.
  6. Strain the turnip juice into a pitcher and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  7. Serve the hot meat pastries with a glass of cold turnip juice.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
45 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
18g
Carbohydrates
25g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Baking sheet Blender Pot Pitcher

Tools

Knife Measuring spoons Measuring cup

Serving suggestions

Samsa Shalgam is best served hot with a side of cold turnip juice.

Tips & tricks

For a spicier flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the meat mixture before wrapping it in the pastry.

Cost

$15