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Somsa
Uzbekistan
The potato version is eaten throughout Uzbekistan regardless of religious observance — equally loved by all.
Baked flaky pastry filled with potatoes and onion or pumpkin — the vegetarian version of samsa, eaten at breakfast and as a tea accompaniment.
Prep
30 mins
Cook
25 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
445 kcal
Serves
8
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
400gplain flour
200mlcold water
100gbutter or margarine
2large potatoes, grated
2onions, finely diced
1 tspblack pepper
eggto glaze
Method
1
Make dough. Chill. Mix potato, onion and pepper for filling.
2
Roll dough thin. Fill squares with potato mix. Fold into triangles.
3
Glaze and bake at 200°C for 20-25 minutes.
Chef's Tip
Grate the potato raw — it cooks from raw inside the pastry during baking.
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