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Boortsog

Mongolia

Boortsog are a treasured Mongolian snack, especially prominent during Tsagaan Sar, the Mongolian Lunar New Year celebrations.

Small Mongolian fried dough cookies, lightly sweetened and crisp — a staple treat served with milk tea during festivals and family gatherings.

Authentic Mongolia Boortsog recipe
Prep
20 mins plus proving
Cook
15 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
500 kcal
Serves
8
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

400gflour
2 tbspsugar
7ginstant yeast
200mlwarm milk
2 tbspbutter, melted
oilfor deep frying

Method

1

Combine flour, sugar and yeast, then add warm milk and melted butter to form a soft dough. Prove 1 hour.

2

Roll dough to about 1cm thick and cut into small diamond or rectangular shapes.

3

Deep fry in batches at medium heat until golden and puffed, about 3-4 minutes.

4

Cool on a rack — boortsog crisps further as it cools.

Chef's Tip

Fry at a moderate temperature so the dough cooks through to a full crunch without over-browning the outside.

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