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
Allergen Warnings
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Vessel: flat plate
Garnishes: fresh herbs
Accompaniments: yogurt, green tea
Instructions
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1
Make a simple dough from flour, salt, and warm water, knead until smooth then rest covered for twenty minutes to relax the gluten.
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Wilt spinach or greens in a dry pan then combine with diced onion, dried mint, salt, and pepper for the filling mixture.
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3
Divide dough into small balls and roll each into a thin round circle about fifteen centimeters in diameter on a floured surface.
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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.
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Cook turnovers on a dry hot griddle without oil for three minutes per side until golden blisters form across the surface.
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Serve hot directly from the griddle, stacking them on a plate and letting diners eat them by hand as a snack.
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.
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