A Brazilian-style closed sfiha with yeast dough wrapped around seasoned minced beef, tomato, onion, lemon, and herbs.
30 min prep 20 min cook 60 min rest
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Mix the warm water, dry yeast, and granulated sugar and let it foam for 7 minutes.
Knead the flour, olive oil, half of the salt, and yeast water into a soft dough.
Let the dough rise for 60 minutes.
Remove the watery seeded part of the tomatoes, then dice the tomatoes, onion, and parsley small.
Mix the ground beef, tomatoes, onion, parsley, lemon juice, black pepper, and remaining salt.
Divide the dough into 12 pieces, roll each out, fill with the beef mixture, and close into triangles.
Arrange the closed pastries on a tray and brush with egg yolk.
Bake at 200°C for 18 minutes, until the dough browns and the filling cooks.
💡 Tip: If you mix the beef with very juicy tomatoes, the dough base gets wet; remove the seedy part of the tomatoes and briefly drain the filling for a better result.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve esfihas hot from the oven as a snack for a crowd, with lemon wedges, spicy yogurt sauce, and tea if desired.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~430
kcal calories
24
g protein
50
g carbs
15
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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