CHEBUREKI (CRIMEAN LAMB PIE)

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Make and share this Chebureki (Crimean Lamb Pie) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Witch Doctor

Categories Savory Pies

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 Chebureki, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
salt, to taste
2 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
7 -8 tablespoons water
1/2 lb ground lamb
1/4 lb ground sirloin
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup ice water
vegetable oil (for deep frying)

Steps:

For the dough:.
Blend the flour and 1/2 tsp salt in a food processor. With the motor running, add the egg yolks and the oil through the feed tube, then pour in the water in a slow, steady stream until the dough forms a ball around the blade. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth, about 2 minutes. Cover with a cotton cloth and let stand for 30 minutes.
Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and shape them into balls. Let stand, covered with a cotton towel for 15 to 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, make the filling. Combine the lamb, sirloin, garlic,onions, and cilantro in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
On a floured surface with a floured rolling pin, roll out the dough into rounds, about 3 inches in diameter. Brush each one with melted butter, stack them on top of each other and let stand, covered with a towel, for about 15 to 20 minutes more. Roll out each round some more and then pull the sides of each until they are about 6 inches in diameter, taking care not to tear the dough.
Mix the ice water into the filling and divide the filling into 12 equal portions. Place a filling portion on one side of each round of dough. Fold the other half over the filling and press the edges together. Trim the edges even with a sharp knife and seal with the tines of a fork. (NOTE: I use a dough press used exclusively for this purpose. Makes Chebureki, pierogi, empanada, etc making so much easier!)
Heat the oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F.
Fry the Chebureki until deep golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve at once.
Makes 12 Chebureki (Serves 6).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.5, Fat 21.7, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 125.5, Sodium 38.8, Carbohydrate 36.1, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 1.7, Protein 15.6