Samsa Classic

Samsa is a popular Asian dish that is hugely popular around the world. Today I propose an option on how to cook classic samsa with chicken. Let’s get started

Summary

Ingredients

• Water – 1 Glass (cold)
• Flour – 400 Grams
• Butter – 100 grams
• Salt – 1 Teaspoon (filling, to taste)
• Chicken breast – 200 Grams
• Onion – 1 Piece
• Egg – 1 Piece (for lubrication)
• Sesame seeds – 1

Instructions

1. Prepare all the ingredients you need. All dough products must be refrigerated.

   

2. Prepare the filling first. Finely chop the chicken breast with a knife.
3. Finely chop the onion, mix with the chicken, add salt and pepper to taste. The filling is ready.
4. Let’s start making the dough. Sift flour together with salt, make a depression in the center where pour cold water. Knead the dough.
5. Put it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, wrapped in plastic wrap.
6. Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each part thinly in a circle.
7. Lubricate the first circle with melted butter, this is very convenient to do with a culinary brush.
8. Cover the top with a second layer of dough and brush again with butter.
9. So repeat with the whole test.
10. Now roll the resulting layer into a tight roll and cut it into pieces 3-4 cm wide.
11. Now roll each small roll thinly, put the filling in the center.
12. Tuck and pinch the dough to form a triangle.

    

13. Flip the triangles upside down, transfer them to a baking sheet. Top with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
14. Bake the samsa in the oven at 200 degrees for 40 minutes.
15. Samsa is ready! Serve it hot and enjoy!

Bon appetit!