Cara membuat
- Buat adonan: tepung, garam, air hangat. Uleni 8 menit. Diamkan 30 menit.
- Gilas adonan tipis (3mm). Oleskan lemak domba lunak di atasnya; gulung erat. Dinginkan 20 menit. Iris menjadi 12 bagian. Gilas masing-masing menjadi bulatan 12cm.
- Buat isian: daging domba cincang, bawang bombay, biji jintan, lada, garam.
- Letakkan 2 sendok makan isian di tengah. Naikkan tepi-tepinya untuk menutup; jepit di bagian atas. Bentuk menjadi piramida segitiga.
- Olesi dengan kocokan telur; taburi wijen dan jintan hitam.
- Panggang di atas batu pemanggang yang panas pada 230°C selama 25-30 menit hingga keemasan dalam.
Common questions
Can Samsa Kyrgyz be made ahead?
Samsa Kyrgyz is best made and eaten the same day, but the components can be prepped earlier — chop and measure the ingredients up to a day ahead, refrigerated separately. Final cooking takes about 30 minutes.
Is Samsa Kyrgyz spicy?
Samsa Kyrgyz as written is mild to mildly warming — the heat comes from aromatics rather than chili. Add fresh sliced chili or chili oil at the end if you'd like to push it spicier.
Is Samsa Kyrgyz vegetarian or gluten-free?
This recipe is suitable for most diets. If you have specific restrictions, the substitutions section in each ingredient note covers the most common swaps.
How hard is Samsa Kyrgyz to make at home?
Samsa Kyrgyz sits at intermediate difficulty — total time about 90 minutes. The ingredients are not unusual but the timing requires attention.
Can Samsa Kyrgyz be scaled up or down?
This recipe is written for 6 servings. To scale, multiply each ingredient proportionally; the cooking times stay the same up to about double the volume. Beyond that, expect to cook in batches because of pan size and heat distribution.
Catatan budaya
Samsa Kyrgyz mirip dengan samsa Uzbek dengan variasi daerah. Kios samsa di Osh dan Bishkek beroperasi sepanjang hari; penjual menempelkan samsa ke dinding tandoor dan memanggangnya secara batch. Bentuk piramida bersifat universal di Asia Tengah. Komunitas diaspora Kyrgyz modern terus membuat samsa; restoran Kyrgyz di Rusia dan Turki memiliki menu yang menampilkannya.
