Qutab
Qutab is a well-known Azerbaijani dish made from thin, tender pieces of dough filled with a mixture of meat, herbs, and spices. It’s quite similar in concept to other filled flatbreads found in other parts of the world, such as Turkish borek or Middle Eastern samosas.
Ingredients
- 1 package of filo dough
- 2 cups finely ground beef or lamb
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ½ cup melted butter
Instructions
- At 375 degrees F, preheat your oven. In a suitable bowl, mix the ground meat, onion, cilantro, parsley, salt, black pepper, and cumin.
- Take one sheet of filo dough and brush with melted butter.
- Place 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture at one end of the filo sheet and roll up tightly, like a cigar.
- Repeat the process with the remaining filo sheets and meat mixture.
- Place the Qutab on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brush with remaining melted butter.
- Bake the Qutab in the oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve the Qutab hot, garnished with additional cilantro and parsley if desired.
- Enjoy your delicious Azerbaijani Qutab!
