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Slices of Ichlekli- a thin meat pie.
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Ichlekli Recipe The national dish of Turkmenistan

A wonderful meat pie made for generations by the Turkmen on the Silk Road .
Course Main Course
Cuisine Central Asian, Turkmenistan
Prep Time 5 hours 35 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 6 hours
Servings 4
Calories 822kcal
Author Darlene at International Cuisine

Ingredients

For the Ichlekli filling

  • 1 lb lamb minced (beef can also be used or combination of both)
  • 1 medium Tomato chopped finely
  • 1 medium onion chopped finely
  • 1/2 bell pepper red
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 8 Tbsp water

For the Ichlekli dough

  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/4 cups water +/-
  • 3 1/3 cups flour all purpose

Instructions

Prepare the Ichlekli Filling

  • Mince the lamb or beef if needed
  • In a medium bowl mix all the filling ingredients together. Set aside

Prepare the Ichlekli Dough

  • In a large bowl mix all the ingredients together except the water and then add the water a little at a time until a dough comes together. You may need to add more or less water. Knead this dough until a soft dough forms.
  • Divide the dough into two equal parts and cover with a towel and let rest for about 5 minutes.
  • On a floured surface, take one of the balls of dough and it roll it out into a large circle about 12 inches in diameter.

Putting the Ichlekli together

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees
  • Spread the filling evenly over the dough leaving a 1/2 inch border around the edge.
  • Roll out the remaining ball of dough the to the same size as the bottom and place it over the filling, Seal it by pulling the 1/2 inch edge up over the top and press it together.
  • Cut a small hole in the center to allow steam to escape and prick a design with a fork around the top. Brush the top of the pie with water.
  • Place on the middle rack of your preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until the top of the Ichlekli becomes light brown.
  • Cut into slices and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 822kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 1331mg | Potassium: 515mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1130IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 7mg