Hychin Recipe

Hychin is a traditional dish from the Turkmen cuisine. It is a savory pancake made with ground lamb or beef, onions, and various herbs and spices. This recipe will guide you through the process of making flavorful hychin, perfect for a hearty breakfast or as a main course for lunch or dinner. The pancakes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a rich and aromatic filling. Serve them with yogurt or a mixed salad for a complete meal.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground lamb or beef
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh dill, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup water
• Vegetable oil for frying

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb or beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, chopped dill, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
2. In a separate bowl, combine the flour and water, and mix until you have a smooth batter. Let the batter rest for about 10 minutes.
3. Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add a drizzle of vegetable oil.
4. Take a small portion of the meat mixture and flatten it in the palm of your hand to form a patty. Place the patty onto the hot pan and cook until browned and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining meat mixture.
5. Meanwhile, pour about 1/4 cup of the batter onto the hot pan and spread it evenly to form a thin pancake.
6. Place one cooked meat patty onto the pancake and fold the edges over to cover the meat.
7. Cook the hychin for another 3-4 minutes on each side, until the pancake is crispy and golden brown.
8. Remove the hychin from the pan and repeat the process with the remaining batter and meat patties.
9. Serve the hychin warm with yogurt or a mixed salad. Enjoy!

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