Meat Qutab

Makes 10 qutabs (cup volume: 200 ml).

For the dough

• Flour 3 cups
• Salt 1 tsp
• Water as needed

For the filling

• Fatty lamb 450 g
• Medium onions 4 pcs
• Salt 1 tsp
• Black pepper 0.5 tsp

Method

1. 1.Add salt and water as needed to the flour and knead into a dough; cover and let rest for 30–40 minutes.
2. 2.Divide the dough into 10 equal portions, shape into balls, and cover again.
3. 3.Grind the lamb and onions through a meat grinder, then mix in the salt and black pepper.
4. 4.Transfer the minced meat to a pan and pre-cook over medium heat with the lid on just until the color turns pale (do not let the juices evaporate completely so the qutabs remain juicy).
5. 5.Roll out the dough balls thinly, place the filling on one half, and fold into crescent shapes.
6. 6.Cook the qutabs on a hot dry skillet or saj on both sides until browned.