Chepalgash
Description
The pastry is simple and quick to prepare. I don't need cakes or desserts—nothing tastes better to me than these wonderful flatbreads with their delicate filling. Today, I'll be sharing a recipe for chepalgash. This amazing dish from the Chechen Republic has become such a favorite with me and my family that we now make it every weekend, whenever we have the time. The preparation process itself is very interesting and involves several steps: first, frying the flatbreads in a pan, then rinsing them in water, and finally soaking them generously with butter. Overall, making this classic chepalgash recipe goes by quickly and leaves unforgettable impressions.
Instructions
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Step 1
First, prepare the dough by mixing warm kefir with salt, sugar, baking soda, and flour. Next, mix the cottage cheese with an egg and add a little salt—this will be our filling. Divide the dough into 8 equal parts, place the prepared filling in the center of each part, and pinch the edges together so that the filling is completely enclosed inside.
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Step 2
Now roll out the dough with the filling inside into a fairly thin flatbread.
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Step 3
Heat the pan well and place the flatbread on it. Do not add oil.
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Step 4
Fry on both sides until brown spots appear.
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Step 5
Remove the pancake from the pan and quickly dip it into boiled water, rinsing off any burnt parts.
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Step 6
Transfer the flatbread to a pot, generously brush with butter, and cover with a lid. Repeat the same with all the flatbreads.
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Step 7
Then place it on a large plate and cut into 8 pieces like a cake. Enjoy your meal, everyone!