Eastern European

Chebureki

Name: Chebureki
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup warm water; 1 lb ground beef (80/20); 1 large onion, finely grated; 1/4 cup cold water (for filling); 2 tbsp vodka; 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying

Crispy deep-fried turnovers filled with juicy spiced ground meat, beloved across the Crimean Tatar and post-Soviet world.

60 minutes

Serves 3

Snack

Contains common allergens

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Instructions

5 steps

1
In a large bowl, combine the flour, warm water, vodka, and 1 tsp salt, then knead for 8 to 10 minutes until you have a smooth, elastic dough; cover and rest at room temperature for 30 minutes so the gluten relaxes.

2
Meanwhile, mix the ground beef with the finely grated onion, 1/4 cup cold water, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until the filling is loose and very moist, which keeps the cooked meat juicy.
3
Divide the rested dough into 8 pieces and roll each into a thin 8-inch circle, then spread a thin layer of filling over one half, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
4
Fold the dough over the filling into a half-moon, press out any air, and seal the edge firmly with a fork to prevent leaks during frying.
5
Heat the vegetable oil to 350 F in a deep skillet, then fry each chebureki for about 2 to 3 minutes per side until deeply golden and blistered, draining on paper towels before serving hot.

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