Meat Pies the Saudi Way

Nawal El-MasriChef

Ingredients

• 3 cups of all-purpose flour
  3 cups
• 1 teaspoon of salt
  1 teaspoon
• 1 egg
  1 piece
• 3 tablespoons of ghee
  3 tablespoons
• 3/4 cup of water
  0.8 cup
• 750 grams of minced meat
  750 grams
• 300 grams of chopped onions
  300 grams
• 1 teaspoon of black pepper
  1 teaspoon
• 2 cubes of Maggi chicken broth dissolved in 3 tablespoons of water
  2 cubes
• 2 cups of oil for frying
  2 cups

Steps

1. 1

   Sift the flour into a large bowl. Make a well in the center and add the ghee along with the egg.

   Required Tools:

   Mixing Bowl

   5 min
2. 2

   Knead the flour with your fingertips while gradually adding a little water until the ingredients are fully combined.

   5 min
3. 3

   Divide the dough into 4 parts. Cover and let it rest for a full hour.

   60 min
4. 4

   Mix the minced meat with the onions, black pepper, and the dissolved Maggi chicken broth cubes. Stir the ingredients well.

   5 min
5. 5

   Roll out each piece of dough, then cut into round shapes using a cup. Place a tablespoon of the meat mixture in the center of each piece and seal.

   Required Tools:

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   Rolling Pin

   Cup

   10 min
6. 6

   Fry the pies in oil heated to 180 degrees Celsius until they turn golden brown. Serve hot.

   Required Tools:

   Frying Pan

   10 min

Nutrition Facts

* Nutritional values are approximate and calculations may be affected by ingredient type, farming, storage, and cooking methods.

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