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Kibinai

Kibinai are large turnovers filled with lamb and onion, of Karaim origin, found in the cuisine of Poland and Lithuania. The thin, crisp pastry encloses a flavorful meat juice.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Farce

Spices & seasoning

On the side

Instructions

  1. Mix the flour, salt, oil and warm water to form a supple dough, then knead for 5 minutes and let it rest for 30 minutes under a cloth.
  2. Finely slice the onions and cook them for 5 minutes in the oil, then mix them with the ground meat, cumin, salt and pepper.
  3. Divide the dough into 4 balls and roll each into a disc about 20 cm across, keeping the centre slightly thicker.
  4. Spoon the filling onto one half of each disc, add a spoonful of cold water, then fold over and seal the edges into a half-moon.
  5. Fry the kibinai in oil at about 170 °C (340 °F) for about 5 minutes on each side, until well browned and crisp.
  6. Drain on paper towel and serve hot, with a green salad.

Variations and tips

With beef. Replace the lamb with lean ground beef for a milder taste.

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Original Ecomely recipe.