Gutap

Gutap

Gutap (goo-TAHP)

Turkmen Stuffed Turnover

Prep Time 45 min
📈 Difficulty Easy
👥 Servings
4
🔥 Calories 318 kcal

Thin crescent-shaped turnovers filled with seasoned greens or spiced lamb, dry-fried on a hot griddle until blistered and golden on both sides.

Nutrition & Info

310 kcal per serving
Protein 12.0g
Carbs 36.0g
Fat 14.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian vegan dairy-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten

Equipment Needed

rolling pin flat griddle or skillet mixing bowl

Presentation Guide

Vessel: flat plate

Garnishes: fresh herbs

Accompaniments: yogurt, green tea

Instructions

  1. 1

    Make a simple dough from flour, salt, and warm water, knead until smooth then rest covered for twenty minutes to relax the gluten.

  2. 2

    Wilt spinach or greens in a dry pan then combine with diced onion, dried mint, salt, and pepper for the filling mixture.

  3. 3

    Divide dough into small balls and roll each into a thin round circle about fifteen centimeters in diameter on a floured surface.

  4. 4

    Place a spoonful of filling on one half of each circle then fold the other half over and press edges firmly with a fork to seal.

  5. 5

    Cook turnovers on a dry hot griddle without oil for three minutes per side until golden blisters form across the surface.

  6. 6

    Serve hot directly from the griddle, stacking them on a plate and letting diners eat them by hand as a snack.

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Did You Know?

Turkmen grandmothers judge the quality of gutap by how thin the dough is rolled — the best are nearly translucent.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • rolling pin
  • flat griddle or skillet
  • mixing bowl

Garnishing

fresh herbs

Accompaniments

yogurt, green tea

The Story Behind Gutap

Gutap is one of the most popular everyday snacks in Turkmenistan, prepared by women on a flat iron griddle called a sach. The vegetarian version filled with wild greens reflects the Turkmen tradition of foraging native herbs and plants from the steppe, while meat versions are prepared for heartier occasions.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed snack or light meal 📜 Origins: Traditional Turkmen

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