Steps
- 1.
Tajik Qurutob Samsa (Tajikistan): Layering creates pockets to hold qurut (dried yogurt) filling that rehydrates during baking
- 2.
Uzbek Zangi Samsa (Uzbekistan): Extra-thin layers (up to 100) create extreme flakiness to contrast with dense lamb filling
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Kazakh Kuyrdak Samsa (Kazakhstan): Alternating dough and organ meat layers create distinct textural zones when baked