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                 GUTAP - KAZAKH DEEP-FRIED HERB FRITTERS

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Serving Size  : 10   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Ethnic                           Russian
                Vegetarian                       Appetizers

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        -----FILLING-----
   3       tb           Dill freshly chopped fine
   3       tb           Parsley freshly chopped fine
   1       tb           Garlic minced
   9       tb           Scallions chopped fine
   1       tb           Black pepper frshly ground
   8       tb           Butter
   1 1/2   ts           Salt
                        -----DOUGH-----
   1 1/2   c            All purpose flour
     1/2   ts           Salt
   4       tb           Butter, softened
     2/3   c            Luke warm water
                        -----SAUCE-----
   1       t            Cider vinegar
     1/4   c            Sour cream
   2       tb           Butter
     1/2   ts           Flour
   6       tb           Finely minced onion
     1/2   ts           Salt
   1       t            Black pepper frsshly ground
   1       tb           Lemon or lime juice frshly
                        - squeezed & strained

  DOUGH:
  Place the flour into a deep mixing bowl. Make a hollow
  in the center. Add the water into the hollow, salt, &
  2 T of the butter. Stir slowly untilk all of the
  ingredients are well mixed and the water is totally
  absorbed. Beat vigorously with a large spoon until a
  firm, stiff dough is formed. Gather the dough into a
  ball. on  floured surface roll the dough ball out into
  a rectangle approx. 16" x 18". Brush the dough with
  the remaining butter, fold into quarters, then roll it
  out as thinly as possible. Cut into a 16" x 18"
  rectangle the cut that into 48 each 2" squares.
  FILLING: Combine the salt, pepper, scallions, garlic,
  parsley, & dill. Cut the butter into tiny bits and
  chill until the dough is ready. Place a teaspoon of
  the filling mix into the center of each square, add a
  piece  of the butter to each. Draw up the corners and
  pinch them together firmly thus closing the filling
  into the dough. Heat enough oil in a deep pot. Heat to
  375 degrees F. and drop in 4-6 of the filled squares.
  Cook for 4 minutes, remove from the oil, drain, and
  serve warm. SAUCE: Melt the butter, add the chopped
  onions, the salt, the pepper, & the vinegar. Cook for
  4 minutes then add the remaining ingredients. Stir
  constantly until it thickens. Remove from the heat. Ad
  the lemon juice and serve over the fritters.
 


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