Samsa

Ingredients

• 500 g flour
• 400 g lambSubstitute: beef
• 4 large onions
• 100 g lamb fatSubstitute: butter
• 2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1 whole egg
• 1 tsp salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Make dough from flour, water, salt, and a little oil. Knead until smooth, rest 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Finely dice lamb, onions, and lamb fat by hand — never use a grinder.

3. 3

   Season the filling with cumin, black pepper, and salt. Mix well.

4. 4

   Roll dough into thin squares. Place a generous mound of filling in the center.

5. 5

   Fold corners to the center, sealing edges tightly to form triangular or square parcels.

6. 6

   Brush with egg wash and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

7. 7

   Bake at 220C for 25-30 minutes until deeply golden and flaky. Serve hot.