Cheburek

Çiğ börek

Ingredients8

• all-purpose flour400 g
• water180 ml
• salt1 tsp
• vegetable oil1 tbsp
• ground beef300 g
• onion1
• black pepper1/2 tsp
• neutral frying oil500 ml

Method

1. Mix the flour, salt, water, and 1 tbsp oil into a soft dough, then knead until smooth and rest it covered for 30 minutes.
2. Finely grate or mince the onion and mix it with the ground beef, remaining salt, and black pepper; do not precook the filling.
3. Divide the dough into 8 pieces, roll each into a thin round, and place a spoonful of filling on one half.
4. Fold into a half-moon, press out air, and seal the edge firmly by crimping.
5. Heat the frying oil until hot but not smoking, then fry the pastries a few at a time until deep golden and crisp.
6. Drain on paper and serve immediately while the filling is hot.