Turkmen Ichlekli
A savory pastry filled with minced lamb, tomato, onion, and bell pepper, baked until its top is lightly browned.
Ichlekli is a meat pie associated with Turkmenistan. This version has a bottom and top layer of dough around a juicy lamb and vegetable filling; a small opening in the top lets steam escape as it bakes.
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Method
- 01
Make the filling
Finely chop the lamb, tomato, onion, and bell pepper. Mix them with the water for the filling, salt for the filling, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
Ready to continue when: The lamb and vegetables are finely chopped and evenly combined with the water and seasonings.
- 02
Knead and rest
Mix the wheat flour, butter, water for the dough, and salt for the dough. Knead until a soft dough forms. Divide it into two equal portions, cover them with a cloth, and leave them to rest for 5 minutes.
Ready to continue when: The dough is soft, divided into two equal portions, and has rested covered for 5 minutes.
5 min - 03
Assemble the pie
Preheat the oven to 250 °C. Roll one portion of dough into a circle and place it on a baking tray. Spread the filling over it, leaving a clear border. Roll out the other portion and place it over the filling. Fold the bottom edge over the top layer and press to seal. Make a small opening in the center and prick the surface with a fork.
Temperature: 250 °C / 482 °FReady to continue when: The filling is covered, the edge is sealed, and the top has a small central opening and fork marks.
- 04
Bake
Bake the pie on the middle rack for about 25 minutes, until the top is lightly browned.
Temperature: 250 °C / 482 °FReady to continue when: The top is lightly browned.
25 min
Ingredients
Sources and review
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