Description
Crispy fried pastries filled with savory ground meat, traditional to Crimean Tatar cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g all-purpose flour
- 200 ml water
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for the dough)
- 300 g ground beef or lamb
- 1 onion, finely chopped (about 100–110 g)
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- Oil for frying (vegetable oil, sunflower, or other neutral oil)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour and 1 tsp salt. Gradually add 200 ml water and 2 tbsp vegetable oil until a smooth dough forms, kneading for 5–7 minutes.
- Let the dough rest, covered, for 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine ground meat, chopped onion, black pepper, and paprika. Mix gently and adjust seasoning.
- Divide dough into 8 pieces and roll each into a thin circle (about 20 cm / 8 inches diameter).
- Place 2–3 tablespoons of filling on one half of each circle, leaving a small rim.
- Fold the dough over, sealing edges firmly. Crimp or press with a fork to avoid leaking.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to medium-high. Fry the chebureks until golden brown on both sides (2–3 minutes each).
- Drain cooked chebureks on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
Ensure the dough is thin for a crisp texture. Do not overcrowd the pan while frying to maintain oil temperature.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Crimean Tatar
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheburek
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 1.7g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 50mg