Samsa (uyghur Fried Dumplings)
Samsa is a popular Uyghur dish that consists of delicious fried dumplings filled with meat and spices. This recipe will guide you through making these flavorful and crispy dumplings at home.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 package of dumpling wrappers
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the ground meat, onions, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Place a spoonful of the meat mixture onto each dumpling wrapper.
- Fold the wrapper over the filling to create a triangle shape and press the edges to seal.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Carefully place the samsa in the skillet and fry until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 25 minutes
- Total time:
- 55 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Protein
- 15g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Skillet Spatula Paper towels
Tools
Knife Bowl
Serving suggestions
Samsa is best served hot and crispy, accompanied by a refreshing salad and a side of yogurt.
Tips & tricks
For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meat mixture.
Cost
$15