Somsa (Samosa)
Description
Perfect with tea or coffee. Samsa is as much an emblem of Uzbek national cuisine as, for example, the famous plov. Unlike many other Uzbek dishes, however, samsa is quite easy to make at home—you don’t need exotic ingredients or tricky culinary skills. In essence, a simple samsa recipe is within everyone’s reach, even a beginner. And step-by-step photos of the samsa recipe will clear up any questions about making these pastries and help you make them as tasty as possible. So don’t be afraid, even if you’ve never tried samsa before. Arm yourself with the recipe, gather the ingredients you need—and off to the kitchen! :) Good luck with your cooking! :) The baked goods are ready. Serve at the table.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Using a sharp knife, cut the lamb as finely as possible.
- 2
Step 2
Finely chop the onion and add it to the meat.
- 3
Step 3
Add salt and black pepper and mix well by hand. Place the filling in the refrigerator.
- 4
Step 4
A package of puff pastry usually contains 10 pieces. Cut each piece into 3 smaller parts.
- 5
Step 5
Roll out all pieces of dough into flat rounds and fill them with the meat filling. Preheat the oven.
- 6
Step 6
Fold the samsa into triangles.
- 7
Step 7
Mix 1 egg and 2 tablespoons of water. Brush the samsa with the egg mixture and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Grease the baking sheet with oil and place the pastries on it. Bake until golden brown.