Bukharian Samsa

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Yields about 15 samsa

 

15
Easy Meat

Contains: Gluten, Egg, Sesame, Wheat

Directions

Prepare the Samsa

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

  2. In a bowl, mix onions with salt, pepper, cumin, and coriander. Add beef or chicken and mix well.

  3. Working with one pastry square at a time, place about two tablespoons of the meat mixture in the center of the square.

  4. Bringing two opposite corners together, form a triangle. Pinch together the ends of the pastry to seal.

  5. Place samsa on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

  6. Bake 30 minutes or until golden.

Prepare the Dipping Sauce

  1. In a bowl, combine all ingredients for dipping sauce. Serve with samsa.

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2 Comments

Nechama •

Made these the past 2 years for Purim. Went over really well!! Thanks for a great recipe!

miriam •

Can I make these with minced chicken or mince steak?

Raquel Malul Kosher.com Team •
Reply to miriam

Sure, I don't see why not :)