This Gaziantep semsek stuffs thin dough with firik and chickpeas, creating a crisp pastry with smoky character.
22 min prep 18 min cook 5 min rest
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Place the dough or phyllo on the counter and finely chop the main filling ingredients.
Cook the filling with 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat for 5 minutes, then cool it.
Divide the dough into portions and keep them covered so the edges do not dry out.
Share the filling among the pieces and close them so the edges will not open.
Brush the tops with egg and bake in a preheated oven until the bottoms brown.
After removing from the oven, rest for 5 minutes and serve warm without tearing the pastry.
💡 Tip: Avoid overfilling the semsek pockets so they do not open while browning.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the semsek hot with a yogurt drink and sumac onions.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~244
kcal calories
8
g protein
31
g carbs
8
g fat
1.6g
Sugar
7.1g
Fiber
392.7mg
Sodium
0.9g
Saturated 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.
Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
Author-declared: Recipe author declared Egg but our matcher did not find it in the ingredient list. May come from brand or variety.
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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