The Global Suhoor Treat: Peremech

The Global Suhoor Treat: Peremech~

After decades of communist rule Uzbekistan is re-embracing its Islamic cultural heritage. The open bazaars in the capital Tashkent is teamed up with snacks in time for iftar. During the month of Ramadan a combination of poetry and prayers are recited during suhoor - this is known as aqajan’s prayers. A sofreh is spread out and a heavy meal is laid out as the pre-dawn meal :)

Explore with me the pre-dawn meal served around the world :D :D

Ingredients for peremech dough:

• ½ cup of yogurt,
• ½ cup of water,
• 3 tablespoons of oil,
• ½ teaspoon of salt & sugar,
• 2 pieces of egg,
• 4 cups of flour.

Ingredients for peremech filling:

• 2 onions; diced,
• 1½ cups of chicken stock ,
• 1 lbs beef; minced,
• 1 teaspoon of garlic; crushed,
• salt and pepper according to taste,
• 1 tablespoon oil egg wash & black nigella for garnishing.

Directions:

1. Combine the yogurt with water, oil, salt, sugar and eggs in a food processor.
2. Add flour and make the dough. Knead for 10 minutes, cover and let it rest for an hour.
3. Add one diced onion and chicken stock into a saucepan; simmer until it is well cooked and set it aside.
4. Mix the other onion with ground beef, garlic, salt and pepper.
5. Divide dough into 24 small balls. Now divide filling among dough circles and place each in the center.
6. Bring the sides together in tight pleats while keeping a small opening in the middle.
7. Apply the egg wash and sprinkle the nigella seeds.
8. Bake in a moderate oven until golden or deep fry it :) :)