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Bielkhoolan (Mongolian fried flatbread)

A Mongolian flatbread made from a simple dough, rolled thin and fried in oil until golden and crispy. It is eaten hot, alongside milk tea or a meat dish.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Pâte

Nutrition facts

394 kcal per serving

Protein
10.2 g
Carbohydrates
50.7 g
of which sugars
1.1 g
Fat
15.6 g
Fiber
2.6 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Mix the flour, salt and lukewarm water until you get a soft dough.
  2. Knead for 5 minutes, then let it rest for 20 minutes, covered.
  3. Divide the dough into 8 balls and roll each one into a disc about 3 mm thick.
  4. Heat the oil in a pan to about 180 °C.
  5. Fry each flatbread for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until golden.
  6. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Variations and tips

Lighter version. Cook the flatbreads dry in a very hot pan, flipping them, instead of frying them.

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