Classic buuzes

Buuzy is a dish that, in its method of preparation and appearance, is very reminiscent of the well-known manti, however, after reading this article, you will be able to discover more than one difference. Buuz are called steamed “pies” with a juicy and satisfying filling of meat or potatoes, for cooking which we will need a technique such as a steamer or a multicooker. And if you have never cooked anything like this before, then our detailed recipes will help you cope with every stage and surprise your household!

Classic Buryat buuzes

Classic Buryat buuzy is an incredibly tasty and aromatic dish that you all will enjoy, from the thin dough to the juicy filling of minced veal, complemented by piquant garlic and onions. It is recommended to serve with your favorite sauces.

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   Classic buuzas are very easy to prepare at home. Using a gram scale, measure out everything needed for kneading the dough.
2. 
   Pour the flour into a deep bowl and make a well in the center, break the egg into it, pour in water and add salt.
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   Using your hands, knead the dough into a soft and elastic dough.
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   Place the lump in a bag and let it sit for about half an hour.
5. 
   Prepare the filling ingredients: peel the onion, rinse and dry the veal.
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   Chop the onion as finely as possible and pour into a bowl.
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   We do the same with garlic cloves.
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   We also cut the meat very finely and send it to the vegetables, sprinkle with seasonings and salt.
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   Now add water and frozen and finely grated lard to the filling.
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    Mix the ingredients thoroughly with your hands.
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    Let's start molding: divide the dough into balls of the same size.
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    Roll the balls into flat cakes with thin edges and a dense center, diameter from 5 to 8 centimeters.
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    Place about 60 grams of filling in the center of the blanks.
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    Using your thumb and index fingers, lift the edges and pinch them overlapping, leaving a small hole in the center.
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    Place the semi-finished products on the grill of a pressure cooker or double boiler and cook for an hour under the lid at active boiling.
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    We serve appetizing bouzas and decorate them with fresh herbs. Bon appetit!

Buzas in a steamer

Buuzy in a steamer is not only a very tasty dish, but also healthy, low in fat, since it is steamed, thanks to which the products retain the maximum amount of vitamins and microelements. This food can be offered even to those who have problems with the gastrointestinal tract.

Cooking time – 65 min.

Cooking time - 30 min.

Portions – 5.

Ingredients:

• Flour – 700 gr.
• Water – 300 ml.
• Eggs – 1 pc.
• Salt - to taste.

For filling:

• Water – 150 ml.
• Minced meat – 500 ml.
• Onion – 200 gr.
• Salt - to taste.
• Ground black pepper - to taste.
• Dill - for serving.
• Vegetable oil - for lubrication.
• Sour cream - for serving.

Cooking process:

Step 1.First of all, peel and finely chop the onion, defrost the minced meat and prepare the remaining ingredients.

Step 2. In a deep bowl, mix the minced meat with onion, salt, water and black pepper - knead until smooth.

Step 3. For the dough, beat the eggs into a separate container, add water and salt. Add all the flour and immediately mix with a spoon, and then proceed to manual kneading. Leave the finished product alone for 10 minutes.

Step 4. Divide the dough into equal segments, roll it into a circle and put a little filling in the center. Lifting the edge and scrolling, we fasten it.

Step 5. Coat the steamer grate with vegetable oil and place the pieces at a distance from each other. Cook for 25-30 minutes.

Step 6. An original dish with the addition of sour cream and herbs - we have a meal. Bon appetit!

Buzas in a slow cooker

Buuzy in a slow cooker is a traditional dish of Buryat cuisine, which has conquered the whole world with its excellent taste characteristics and unusual shape, due to which the filling retains all the juices. Buuz are small round pies with meat inside.

Cooking time – 1 hour 20 minutes

Cooking time - 30 min.

Portions – 8.

Ingredients:

• Flour – 600 gr.
• Beef pulp – 800 gr.
• Pork pulp – 250 gr.
• Bulbs – 2 pcs.
• Lard – 250 gr.
• Garlic – 2 teeth.
• Water – 130 ml. + 1 tbsp.
• Salt – 2.5 tsp. + ½ tsp.
• Ground black pepper – ½ tsp.
• Eggs – 2 pcs.
• Vegetable oil – 4-5 tbsp.

Cooking process:

Step 1. Prepare the dough: sift flour into a work bowl, add water (one glass), salt and eggs - start mixing in one direction with a fork. When the dough has thickened, place the mixture on the work surface and knead until the mixture stops sticking to your palms.Then we put it in a bag and leave it to “rest” for half an hour.

Step 2. At the same time, we prepare the filling: grind the washed meat and onions with garlic through a meat grinder and mix with water, ground pepper and salt.

Step 3. Roll out the soft dough into a layer about 3-4 millimeters thick and cut out circles using the neck of a glass.

Step 4. Place the workpiece in your left hand, apply the filling with your right hand and make folds in a circle, making sure to leave a hole in the center.

Step 5. Grease the buuzas with vegetable oil and place on the grill, cook in the “Steam” mode for about 20-25 minutes.

Step 6. Cook and have fun!

Buuzy with potatoes

Buuz with potatoes and meat are hearty steamed pies that will be your ideal lunch or dinner, after which you will not feel hungry for a long time and will be full of energy. The entire process of preparation and shaping is described in detail in the recipe.

Cooking time – 60 min.

Cooking time - 20 minutes.

Portions – 8.

Ingredients:

• Dumpling dough – 800-900 gr.
• Medium potatoes – 6 pcs.
• Pork – 600 gr.
• Green onion – 300 gr.
• Dill – 50-100 gr.
• Garlic - to taste.
• Salt - to taste.
• Seasonings - to taste.

Cooking process:

Step 1. Wash the greens thoroughly and shake off excess moisture, also rinse the meat and give it time to dry. Peel the potatoes.

Step 2. Cut the potato tubers into small cubes.

Step 3. Finely chop the green onions and garlic.

Step 4. Cut the meat component into slices slightly larger than the potatoes.

Step 5. Mix the prepared ingredients, not forgetting to sprinkle with salt and your favorite spices. Divide the dough into parts, roll each segment into a round cake and lay out the juicy filling.

Step 6. Raising the edges up, we fasten them, making many folds.Transfer the semi-finished products to the grill rack and cook for about 40 minutes.

Step 7. Serve the hot buuz to the table piping hot and enjoy, sprinkling with dill. Bon appetit!