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Khuushuur

Mongolia

Khuushuur are eaten at Naadam, Mongolia's national festival of the three manly sports — wrestling, archery and horse racing. They are sold by vendors throughout the festival grounds.

Mongolia's fried meat pockets — the same filling as buuz but sealed into half-moon parcels and deep-fried until golden and crispy. Eaten at Naadam festival and as everyday street food.

Authentic Mongolia Khuushuur recipe
Prep
30 mins
Cook
15 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
500 kcal
Serves
6
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

400gplain flour
150mlwater
500gmutton or lamb mince
1 largeonion, finely diced
3garlic cloves, minced
salt and pepperto taste
oilfor deep frying

Method

1

Make dough: mix flour, salt and water. Knead until smooth. Rest 20 minutes.

2

Mix mince with onion, garlic, salt and pepper.

3

Roll dough thin. Cut 12cm circles.

4

Place filling on one half. Fold over and press edges firmly to seal.

5

Deep fry at 170°C until golden all over, about 6-8 minutes.

6

Eat hot.

Chef's Tip

The seal must be very firm — any gaps will allow oil to enter and the filling to escape during frying.

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