Buuz
Mongolia's National Dish
On the plains of Mongolia, the cuisine is focused on meat and dairy, especially for nomadic herding families. See what it’s like to cook in this harsh climate, and try a recipe at home for buuz, traditional Mongolian steamed dumplings. Made with minced mutton and sparsely seasoned with mild spices, this easy recipe will take your breath away!
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Total Time: 1 Hour
Prep Time: 20 mins
Calories: 562
Serves: 4
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 250g (8.82 oz) flour
- 150ml (0.634 cups) lukewarm water
- A pinch of salt
For the filling:
- 300g (10.58 oz) minced beef or mutton (beef is more common)
- ½ a chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Method
- Prepare the filling:
- Mix the minced meat, onion, and garlic together.
- Add water until the mass is smooth enough to work with.
- Add salt and pepper (some families add caraway).
- Prepare the dough:
- Mix the flour, water, and salt to create a pliable dough.
- Let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Roll the dough into a tube shape.
- Tear off pieces of the tube and roll them into circular shapes. Make sure the center is thicker than the edge.
- Place a ball of the filling in the center of each.
- Pinch the edges at the top, leaving a gap as a vent.
- Steam the dumplings for 20 minutes
- Serve with soy sauce.
