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Cheburek

Crimean Tatar Meat Pies
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Crimean Tatar, Russian, Ukrainian
Calories: 700
Ingredients Equipment Method Video

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp salt
For the filling
  • 300 g mince meat traditionally lamb or beef
  • 1 small onion
  • 4 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • 3 tbs water
  • Oil for frying

Equipment

  • 1 Frying Pan

Method
 

Make the dough:
  1. In a large bowl, mix flour and salt.
  2. Add oil and gradually pour in water while mixing.
  3. Knead 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Adjust flour/water if needed.
  5. Cover and rest 30 minutes.
Make the filling:
  1. Combine meat, onion, parsley, salt, and pepper and water.
  2. Gradually stir in water until filling is soft and slightly loose.
Folding and cooking:
  1. Divide dough into 8 pieces.
  2. Roll each into a 7–8 inch (18–20 cm) circle on a floured surface.
  3. Place 2 tbsp of filling on one half of each circle, leaving a border.
  4. Fold into a half-moon and seal edges with a fork or fingers.
Fry the chebureki:
  1. Heat 1 inch (2–3 cm) of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Fry 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
  3. Place on paper towels to drain excess oil.