Description
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These savory minced meat pastries are flaky, juicy, and packed with spices—perfect for any occasion, baked or fried!
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Ingredients
For the Dough:
2 glasses of water
1 teaspoon salt
5 cups all-purpose flour
100 g butter (melted, for brushing)
1 teaspoon oil (for brushing)
For the Filling:
300 g minced meat
5 tablespoons oil
2 onions, finely chopped
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Bell pepper, to taste
Ground red pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Prepare the Dough
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Mix water and salt in a bowl. Gradually add flour to form a soft dough.
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Knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
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Divide into equal portions, cover with a damp cloth, and let rest for 15 minutes.
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Make the Filling
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Heat oil in a pan. Sauté chopped onions until soft.
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Add minced meat and cook until browned.
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Season with salt, black pepper, bell pepper, and ground red pepper. Cook for 2–3 more minutes.
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Let the filling cool.
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Roll Out the Dough
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Roll each dough portion into a thin circle.
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Lightly brush each circle with melted butter and a bit of oil.
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Assemble the Pastries
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Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each dough circle.
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Fold into a crescent shape and seal the edges tightly, crimping with a fork.
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Cook the Pastries
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To Fry: Heat a pan and fry pastries until golden on both sides.
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To Bake: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F), place pastries on a parchment-lined tray, and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
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Serve and Enjoy
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Serve warm. Optionally pair with yogurt dip, salad, or tea.
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Notes
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Let the dough rest before rolling for better texture.
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Don’t overfill the pastries to prevent leaks.
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Seal edges well to keep filling inside while cooking.
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Cool filling before assembling to avoid soggy dough.
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You can freeze uncooked pastries for quick meals later
- Prep Time: 20minutes
- Cook Time: 25minutes