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Uzbek Samsa with Spiced Lamb and Onion Filling

Name: Uzbek Samsa with Spiced Lamb and Onion Filling
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp salt; 100g cold butter, cubed; 1/4 to 1/2 cup cold water; 500g ground lamb; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp red chili flakes; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 egg yolk; 1 tbsp milk; Sesame seeds; Fresh parsley, chopped

Discover the rich flavors of Uzbekistan with Samsa, a savory pastry filled with a deliciously seasoned lamb mixture, perfect for any occasion.

4.9(858 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·August 3, 2025

Uzbek Samsa with Spiced Lamb and Onion Filling — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

35 min

Cook

1 h 45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Dough

For the Lamb Filling

For the Egg Wash

For Garnishing

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 839 kcal
Protein: 38 g
Carbs: 51.75 g
Fat: 53 g
Fiber: 2.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3357 kcal
Protein: 152 g
Carbs: 207 g
Fat: 212 g
Fiber: 10 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 cups all-purpose flour	910	26	190	2	6
1/2 tsp salt	0	0	0	0	0
100g cold butter, cubed	720	0	0	82	0
1/4 to 1/2 cup cold water	0	0	0	0	0
500g ground lamb	1540	119	0	119	0
1 large onion, finely chopped	40	1	9	0	1
2 cloves garlic, minced	9	0	2	0	0
1 tsp ground cumin	8	0	1	0	1
1 tsp ground coriander	6	0	1	0	1
1/2 tsp red chili flakes	3	0	1	0	0
1/2 tsp salt	0	0	0	0	0
1/4 tsp black pepper	1	0	0	0	0
1 egg yolk	55	3	0	5	0
1 tbsp milk	9	1	1	0	0
Sesame seeds	52	2	2	4	1
Fresh parsley, chopped	4	0	1	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Making the Dough

1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt.
2
Incorporate Butter
Incorporate the butter using your fingers until it forms a crumbly texture.
3
Form Dough
Gradually add cold water and mix until the dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.
Tip: Don’t overwork the dough as it may become tough.

Preparing the Lamb Filling

1
Combine Ingredients
In a bowl, combine the lamb, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
2
Mix Well
Mix well until evenly combined.
Tip: Taste the filling after cooking a small piece to check seasoning.
3
Rest Filling
Let the filling rest for 15 minutes in the fridge.

How to Make Uzbek Samsa with Spiced Lamb and Onion Filling

Total time: 2 h 20 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Roll the Dough
Roll out dough to 1/8-inch thickness on a floured surface.
2
Fill Samsa
Place a spoonful of filling in the center, fold into a triangle, sealing edges.
3
Bake Samsa
Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with sesame seeds, bake until golden brown.