Fitchi

Fitchi

Fiçi (FIT-chee)

Turkmen Layered Meat Pie

Prep Time 1.5 hours
📈 Difficulty Medium
👥 Servings
6
🔥 Calories 446 kcal

A round pie of multiple layers of thin dough with spiced lamb and onion between each layer, baked until flaky and golden brown.

Nutrition & Info

440 kcal per serving
Protein 22.0g
Carbs 40.0g
Fat 22.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten

Equipment Needed

rolling pin round baking tray mixing bowl

Presentation Guide

Vessel: round baking tray

Garnishes: melted butter

Accompaniments: yogurt, salad

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare dough from flour, salt, and water then divide into six equal balls and let rest covered for twenty minutes.

  2. 2

    Season ground lamb with grated onion, cumin, black pepper, and salt mixing until the filling is uniformly seasoned.

  3. 3

    Roll each dough ball very thin and layer three sheets on a buttered baking tray, spreading lamb filling between each sheet.

  4. 4

    Top with remaining three thin dough sheets again spreading filling between them and brush the top with melted butter.

  5. 5

    Brush the surface with egg yolk then bake at one hundred ninety degrees Celsius for thirty-five minutes until deeply golden.

  6. 6

    Let the pie rest for five minutes then slice into wedges and serve hot from the tray.

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Did You Know?

Fitchi is sometimes called the Turkmen lasagna because of its layered structure of dough and meat.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • rolling pin
  • round baking tray
  • mixing bowl

Garnishing

melted butter

Accompaniments

yogurt, salad

The Story Behind Fitchi

Fitchi is a beloved Turkmen pie that showcases the Central Asian tradition of layered pastries. Unlike ishlekli which has just two layers, fitchi features multiple thin sheets of dough alternating with meat filling, creating a more complex texture. This multi-layered approach to baking reflects the sophistication of Turkmen home cooking traditions.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch or special occasions 📜 Origins: Traditional Turkmen

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