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RCI-SN.005.0043.001

Kuk Somsa

Samsa with greens

vegetarian
Prep10 min
Cook45 min
Total55 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate

Ingredients

  • 1 kg
  • 2 cups
  • 2 unit
  • or ¼ cup vegetable oil
    60 g
  • (4½ lb) mixed greens (clover
    mint, coriander, etc.)
    2 kg
  • (3 oz) mutton fat
    100 g
  • bundles (6 oz) green onions
    2 unit
  • 4 unit
  • cumin
    salt and pepper to taste
    1 unit

Method

1
Combine flour, water, eggs, and vegetable oil in a large bowl, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, then let rest for 15 minutes covered.
2
While dough rests, prepare the filling by roughly chopping the mixed greens (clover, mint, coriander) and green onions. Finely dice the 4 onions.
3
Heat the mutton fat in a large pan over medium heat, then add the diced onions and cook until softened and lightly golden, about 5 minutes.
4
Add the chopped greens and green onions to the pan, stirring constantly until wilted and cooked down, about 8-10 minutes. Season generously with salt, pepper, and cumin, then set aside to cool slightly.
5
Divide the rested dough into 8 equal portions and roll each into a thin, square or rectangular sheet, about ⅛ inch thick.
6
Spread a portion of the cooled greens filling evenly over each dough sheet, leaving a small border around the edges.
7
Roll each sheet tightly into a log, starting from one long side and sealing the seam by pressing gently. Coil the log loosely into a spiral and place seam-side down on a floured surface.
8
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and lightly oil it. Working in batches, cook the somsa for 8-10 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
9
Transfer cooked somsa to a serving plate and keep warm. Serve hot, optionally accompanied by sour cream or a yogurt-based sauce.
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