Khuushuur

Name: Khuushuur
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mongolian
Ingredients: 500g ground lamb; 2 cups flour; 3/4 cup warm water; 1 medium onion, finely diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; Vegetable oil for frying

Хуушуур (HOO-shoor)

Deep-Fried Meat Pastry

⏱ Prep Time 45 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 456 kcal

Crispy deep-fried half-moon pastries stuffed with spiced minced mutton and onions. A festival favorite especially during Naadam celebrations.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 24.0g

Carbs 36.0g

Fat 24.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten

Equipment Needed

deep skillet or fryer rolling pin mixing bowl

Presentation Guide

Vessel: flat plate lined with paper

Accompaniments: tomato sauce, pickled cabbage

Ingredients

500g ground lamb
2 cups flour
3/4 cup warm water
1 medium onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1
Make dough from flour, water, and salt. Knead until smooth, rest 15 minutes.
2
Mix ground lamb with onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons water until well combined.
3
Roll dough thin, cut rounds about 12cm diameter. Place a spoonful of filling on one half.
4
Fold dough over filling to make half-moon shape. Crimp edges tightly so no juice escapes during frying.
5
Heat oil to 170C. Fry pastries 4 minutes per side until deep golden brown and crispy.
6
Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately while the crust is shatteringly crisp.

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Did You Know?

During Naadam, families compete informally over who makes the best khuushuur, with some frying hundreds in a single day.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

deep skillet or fryer
rolling pin
mixing bowl

Accompaniments

tomato sauce, pickled cabbage

The Story Behind Khuushuur

Khuushuur trace their origins to the Mongol Empire era when warriors needed calorie-dense portable food. The deep-fried pastry sealed in precious meat juices and could be eaten on horseback. During Naadam, Mongolia's annual festival of wrestling, archery, and horse racing, khuushuur stalls line every street. The sizzle of frying pastries and their irresistible aroma have become inseparable from the festival atmosphere.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed naadam festival and celebrations 📜 Origins: Medieval Mongol Empire

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