European Recipes:Russian Recipes:Gutap- Kazakh Deep-Fried Herb Fritters

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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.