Belyash
Description
Perfectly pairs with tea and coffee. It's hard to call belyashi a healthy food, as they are cooked in a large amount of vegetable oil, but you can occasionally indulge in such a treat. Serve them hot or warm. If you've made a large batch and they've cooled down, reheat them in a pan or microwave. Serve warm or chilled. Ideal with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Dissolve sugar in warm water, add yeast, and let sit in a warm place for half an hour. Sift the flour, add salt, and knead the dough. Set aside for 1–2 hours.
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Step 2
2. Meanwhile, prepare the filling: pass both types of meat through a meat grinder, then season with salt and pepper.
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Step 3
3. Finely chop the onion and garlic, add to the minced meat, mix, then pour in 0.5 cup of water or milk to make the filling more juicy.
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Step 4
4. Meanwhile, the dough has doubled in size.
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Step 5
5. Transfer the dough from the bowl onto the table and knead it by hand.
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Step 6
6. Shape the dough into a roll and cut it into pieces.
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Step 7
7. Form small balls, slightly flatten each one.
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Step 8
8. Pinch off a small amount of filling and place it in the center of the dough wrapper.
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Step 9
9. Gather all edges toward the center, then press with your hands to form a patty.
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Step 10
10. Heat a skillet or cauldron with a generous amount of vegetable oil, place the belyashi in it and fry until golden brown. Serve immediately while they are still hot.