Koupes (stuffed bulgur dumplings)

Instructions

1. Soak the bulgur in warm water for 20 minutes, then drain it, squeezing well.
2. Fry the chopped onion in olive oil, add the mince and brown it for 8 minutes.
3. Season the filling with cinnamon, mint, salt and pepper, then let it cool.
4. Knead the bulgur with the egg and a pinch of salt until you have a soft, smooth dough.
5. Form dough balls, hollow them out with your finger, fill with the filling and close them into an olive shape.
6. Fry the koupes in oil heated to 170 °C for 4 to 5 minutes until golden. Drain on kitchen paper.