Khuushuur

Хуушуур · Khuushuur

Ingredients7

• all-purpose flour400 g
• water180 ml
• salt1 tsp
• minced mutton400 g
• onion1 large
• black pepper1/2 tsp
• vegetable oil500 ml

Method

1. Mix the flour and half the salt with the water to form a smooth, firm dough. Cover and rest for 20 minutes.
2. Finely chop the onion and mix it with the minced mutton, remaining salt, and black pepper.
3. Divide the dough into 12 pieces and roll each into a thin round about 12 cm across.
4. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each round, fold into a half-moon, and press the edges firmly to seal.
5. Heat the oil in a deep pan until hot but not smoking.
6. Fry the pastries in batches until deep golden and crisp on both sides, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
7. Drain on paper and serve hot.