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Traditional Lithuanian Kibinai

A savory pastry filled with spiced meat and onions, a staple of Lithuanian cuisine.

35 minutes4 servings
Traditional Lithuanian Kibinai
Photo: Ke an · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a skillet, cook ground beef until browned. Add onions and garlic, sauté until softened.
  3. Stir in paprika, salt, pepper, cumin, and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Roll out puff pastry and cut into 8 circles.
  5. Place a spoonful of the meat mixture in the center of each circle.
  6. Fold the pastry over and seal the edges with the beaten egg.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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