Traditional Circassian Haluj Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Warm water (as needed)
• 3 boiled potatoes
• 1 onion
• 2 tablespoons butterInstead: olive oil
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 100 grams curd cheese

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

1. 1

   Place flour in a mixing bowl, make a well, add egg, salt, and warm water gradually to knead a firm dough.

2. 2

   Cover the dough and let it rest for 20 minutes.

3. 3

   For the filling, mash the boiled potatoes and mix with finely chopped onion sautéed in butter, curd cheese, black pepper, and salt.

4. 4

   Roll out walnut-sized pieces of rested dough into small circles.

5. 5

   Place filling in the center of each dough circle and seal the edges with the traditional braided haluj technique.

6. 6

   Drop the haluj into a large pot of boiling salted water and cook for about 5-7 minutes after they float to the surface.

7. 7

   Drain the cooked haluj, place on a serving plate, and drizzle with melted butter and red pepper flakes before serving hot.

Note. Make sure the edges are sealed tightly so they don't open up while boiling.