Source: Roman, AdobeStockUzbek samsa (samosa) are flaky triangular pastries with various fillings. They are also found in Tajik and some other cuisines. We're sharing 20 of the best recipes!
1. Puff Pastry Samosa with Minced Meat
Source: yandex.ruHearty, golden, meaty – this samosa will please everyone without exception!
You will need: 500 g puff pastry (yeast-leavened), 200 g minced meat, 1 onion, 1 egg yolk, 2 cloves garlic, herbs, sesame seeds, spices.
Preparation: Mix the minced meat with chopped onion, garlic, herbs, and spices. Roll the puff pastry sheet into a log, cut into pieces, and roll each piece into a circle. Place the filling on each circle and fold three edges to the center to form a triangle. Place the prepared samosas seam-side down on parchment paper, brush with egg yolk, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and bake in the oven for 30 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
2. Samosa with Homemade Yeast Dough and Beef
Source: yankelevitch.ruHere's how to make versatile yeast dough.
You will need: 1.5 cups kefir, 5 cups flour, 1 egg, 1 tsp dry yeast, 1 tsp salt, 1 tbsp sugar, 150 g butter, 1 egg yolk, sesame seeds, 500 g beef, 2 onions, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the beef and onion, mix with spices. Combine kefir, salt, sugar, and egg, and let sit for 20 minutes. Add flour and knead into a firm dough. Divide it into 2 parts, roll into sheets, and spread butter on each. Stack them, roll into a log, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Cut the dough logs into pieces and roll into flat circles. Place the filling on each and form triangles. Place them seam-side down on parchment paper, brush with egg yolk, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and bake for half an hour at 180 degrees Celsius in the oven.
3. Samosa with Unleavened Dough and Herbs
Source: домповар.рфAn express option without yeast or puff pastry.
You will need: 3 cups flour, 200 ml water, 1 pinch salt, 3 eggs, 2 bunches herbs, 100 g hard cheese, 200 g butter, spices.
Preparation: Rub the butter into the flour until crumbly, add water, salt, and knead the dough. Boil eggs until hard and grate them with the cheese, add chopped herbs and mix. Divide the dough into portions, roll into sheets, and place the filling on each. Fold the samosas into triangles and bake in the oven for 20 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
4. Lavash Samosa with Chicken
Source: youtube.comAnd another quick recipe for when you really don't want to bother with dough.
You will need: 2 sheets lavash, 350 g ground chicken, 1 onion, 1 egg, 40 g butter, sesame seeds, spices.
Preparation: Cut the lavash into strips about 10 cm wide and brush with butter. Mix the ground chicken with spices and chopped onion, place on each strip, and fold them into triangles. Brush the samosas with beaten egg, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and bake for 25 minutes in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius.
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5. Meat Samosa Baked in the Oven
Source: sauny-kaminy.ruBeef or lamb works best – this is a more classic option.
You will need: 500 g puff pastry, 600 g meat, 2 onions, 1 bunch cilantro, 1 egg, 1 bunch parsley, 1 chili pepper, garlic, sesame seeds, spices.
Preparation: Roll out the dough into a sheet, roll into a log, and cut into discs. Roll each disc into a flat circle. Mix chopped meat, onion, herbs, chili, garlic, and spices. Place the filling on the circles and form triangles. Place the samosas on parchment paper seam-side down, brush with egg, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake in the oven for 35 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
6. Samosa with Chicken and Mushrooms
Source: telemetr.meFor a more original taste, chop a handful of prunes into the filling.
You will need: 350 g flour, 120 g butter, 2 chicken fillets, 300 g mushrooms, 1 onion, 60 g hard cheese, spices.
Preparation: Cut the butter into the flour, rub together, and knead the dough, gradually adding cold water until the desired consistency. Refrigerate for half an hour. Mince the chicken, onion, and mushrooms, and fry everything together until cooked. Season to taste.
Divide the dough into portions, roll into flat circles, and place the filling on each. Form triangles and sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake the samosas in the oven for 35 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
7. Samosa with Cheese and Herbs
Source: pikabu.ruClassic green filling – incredibly juicy and aromatic.
You will need: 1 kg puff pastry (yeast-free), 220 g Adyghe cheese, 60 g sorrel, 60 g green onion, 60 g spinach, 15 g cilantro, 15 g parsley, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop all the herbs and mix with grated cheese. Season to taste. Roll out the dough, cut into squares, place the filling on each, and fold in half to form triangles. Pinch the edges and bake the samosas for 20-25 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
8. Samosa with Cottage Cheese
Source: dobryi-khleb.ps.meWe recommend using soft cottage cheese, and any fat content will do.
You will need: 250 g puff pastry (yeast-leavened), 100 g cottage cheese, 80 g hard cheese, 1 egg, 1 tbsp chopped herbs, sesame seeds, spices.
Preparation: Roll the dough into a log, cut into slices, and roll them thinly. Mix cottage cheese, grated cheese, herbs, and spices, and place this filling on the flat circles. Form samosa triangles, brush with beaten egg, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and cook for 25 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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9. Samosa with Feta Cheese and Spinach
Source: zen.yandex.ruOne of the healthiest and lowest-calorie fillings for samosas and more.
You will need: 450 g puff pastry (yeast-free), 200 g feta cheese, 100 g frozen spinach, 25 g herbs.
Preparation: Cut the dough into squares. Mash the feta cheese and mix it with thawed spinach and chopped herbs. Place the filling on the dough, seal the edges of the samosa, and bake for half an hour in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
10. Samosa with Cherries
Source: yankelevitch.ruFresh or frozen cherries will work, but be sure to remove the pits.
You will need: 250 g flour, 100 ml water, 100 g butter, 1 pinch salt, 300 g cherries, 100 g sugar, 30 g starch, 1 egg.
Preparation: Rub the butter into the flour, mix, add salt with water, and knead the dough. Refrigerate for half an hour. Mix cherries, sugar, and starch and simmer over low heat until thickened. Cut the dough into pieces, roll out, and place the filling on each. Pinch the edges of the samosa, brush with beaten egg, and bake for half an hour at 180 degrees Celsius.
11. Samosa with Apples and Walnuts
Source: vilka.netYou can use a couple of spoons of honey instead of sugar.
You will need: 250 g flour, 150 ml water, 150 g butter, 1 pinch salt, 3 apples, 100 g brown sugar, 40 g walnuts, spices.
Preparation: Knead dough from flour, salt, water, and 100 g butter. Refrigerate. Peel and finely chop the apples, and fry them with sugar in the remaining butter until caramelized. Season to taste and add chopped walnuts. Cut the dough into pieces and roll out. Place the filling on each and fold the samosa. Bake everything in the oven for 35 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
12. Samosa with Pumpkin
Source: zen.yandex.ruOptionally, make the filling sweet – with butter, sugar, and spices.
You will need: 750 g puff pastry, 400 g pumpkin, 2 onions, 50 g lamb fat (kurdyuk), spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the pumpkin, onion, and lamb fat, add your favorite spices. Roll out the dough and cut into portions. Place the filling on each and fold the edges, forming samosas. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
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13. Samosa with Ham and Cheese
Source: pinterest.ruIf you use ready-made dough, you can even make these samosas for a quick breakfast!
You will need: 250 g puff pastry (yeast-leavened), 100 g ham, 100 g hard cheese, 1 egg, sesame seeds.
Preparation: Finely chop the ham, grate the cheese, and mix everything with egg white. Cut the dough into squares, place the filling on each, and fold them into triangles. Brush with egg yolk and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake the samosas in the oven for 20 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius.
14. Samosa with Potatoes and Onions
Source: hs-shop.ruA delicious and hearty snack that's impossible to resist.
You will need: 500 g puff pastry, 500 g potatoes, 1 onion, 50 g butter, spices.
Preparation: Boil potatoes and mash them with half of the butter. Fry the finely chopped onion in the other half of the butter and mix with the mashed potatoes. Season to taste. Cut the dough and place the filling on each piece. Form the samosas and bake them in the oven for 25 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
15. Samosa with Vegetables
Source: kk.palatabledishes.comYou can actually use any vegetables, even frozen ones.
You will need: 250 g puff pastry, 150 g zucchini, 80 g tomatoes, 100 g boiled potatoes, 50 g onion, spices.
Preparation: Dice all vegetables. Lightly fry zucchini with onion, mix everything, and season. Roll the dough into a log, cut into discs, and roll each into a flat circle. Place the filling on the circles and form samosas. Cook them in the oven for 25-30 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
16. Samosa with Rice and Egg
Source: veronikaa.ruA good filling not only for our pies but also for samosas!
You will need: 3 cups flour, 1 egg, 100 g butter, 200 ml water, 1 pinch salt, 1 cup rice, 4 eggs, 1 bunch green onion, spices.
Preparation: Cook the rice in advance so it cools down. Separately boil eggs, finely chop them with green onion, mix with rice, and season to taste. Knead a firm dough from the remaining ingredients, divide into portions, and roll out. Place the filling on each flat circle, form samosas, and bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
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17. Samosa with Fish
Source: vk.comYou can use any fish you like, from hake to salmon.
You will need: 500 g puff pastry (yeast-free), 300 g fish fillet, 1 onion, 1 egg yolk, flax seeds or sesame seeds, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the fish and onion, and season. Roll out the dough, cut into squares, and place the filling on each. Form samosas into triangles, brush with egg yolk, and sprinkle with flax seeds or sesame seeds. Bake in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius for about 25-30 minutes.
18. Samosa with Lamb
Source: sauna-pod-klyuch.ruJuicy lamb always makes a magnificent filling, even without additions.
You will need: 350 g flour, 100 g butter, 100 ml water, 1 egg, 350 g lamb, 200 g onion, 100 g lamb fat (kurdyuk), spices.
Preparation: Knead dough from flour, egg, water, and butter, and refrigerate for 1 hour. Finely chop the lamb, lamb fat, and onion, and season to taste. Cut the dough, roll into flat circles, and place the filling on each. Form samosas and bake in the oven for half an hour at 180 degrees Celsius.
19. Samosa with Cabbage
Source: qurmet-shym.kzSuch a familiar and beloved cabbage filling!
You will need: 300 g puff pastry (yeast-leavened), 300 g cabbage, 1 onion, 1.5 tbsp tomato paste, 30 g parsley, spices.
Preparation: Finely shred the cabbage and fry it with onion until soft. Add tomato paste and fry for another 5 minutes. Add spices and chopped parsley, and cook for a couple more minutes. Roll out and cut the dough, place the filling on each piece, and form triangles. Optionally, brush with egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake the samosas in the oven for 20 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
20. Samosa with Chicken Liver
Source: hmcaprise.ruWe recommend using chicken liver because it's the most tender.
You will need: 200 g chicken liver, 300 g puff pastry, 1 egg, 1 tbsp mayonnaise, sesame seeds, spices.
Preparation: Boil the liver until cooked, about 20 minutes, and blend it with mayonnaise and spices. Roll out and cut the dough, place the filling, and form triangles. Brush the samosas with egg, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and bake for 20 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.