Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Mezze and Starters
Kabsa Rice Mezze Starter
Chef's Menu Description
Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.
Ingredients
- • 500g plain flour
- • 250ml warm water
- • 2 tbsp vegetable oil, plus more for frying
- • 1/2 tsp salt
- • 400g minced beef
- • 1 onion, finely chopped
- • 1 green chilli, finely chopped
- • 1 tsp ground cumin
- • 2 eggs, beaten
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Knead the flour, warm water, salt, and 2 tbsp oil into a soft dough and rest it under a bowl for 1 hour.
2
Phase 2
Fry the beef, onion, chilli, and cumin until the meat is cooked and the pan is dry, then cool.
3
Phase 3
Divide the dough into 8 balls and roll each into a paper-thin square on an oiled surface.
4
Phase 4
Spread a spoonful of filling on each square, brush the edges with egg, and fold into a sealed envelope.
5
Phase 5
Pan-fry in shallow oil over medium heat until golden and blistered on both sides.
6
Phase 6
Cut into wedges and serve hot.