Name: Khuushuur
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mongolia
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup warm water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 lb ground beef or mutton; 1 onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/3 cup beef stock; Salt and pepper; Oil for shallow frying

Where it comes from

These fried pies are a favorite street snack and festival food in Mongolia and are made at home, too. Their filling stays moist thanks to the stock mixed in.

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Recipe

Make Khuushuur at home

Serves 6Time 1 hour

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup warm water
1 teaspoon salt
1 lb ground beef or mutton
1 onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup beef stock
Salt and pepper
Oil for shallow frying

How it's made

Knead flour, water and salt into a smooth dough; rest 30 minutes.
Mix the meat, onion, garlic, stock, salt and pepper until tacky.
Roll the dough thin and cut 5-inch rounds.
Put a spoonful of filling on each, leaving a border; fold over and press the edges, crimping with a fork.
Heat 1/2 inch of oil to about 350 F (175 C).
Fry 3-4 minutes per side until deep golden, then drain on paper towels.