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Afghan Minted Leek And Herb Pan-Seared Flatbreads

Name: Afghan Minted Leek And Herb Pan-Seared Flatbreads
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Afghan
Ingredients: 2 cup all-purpose flour; 0.75 cup water, warm; 2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided; 3 cup leeks, washed and finely chopped; 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 0.25 cup fresh mint, finely chopped; 1 tsp ground coriander; 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes; 0.75 tsp salt, divided

Crispy unleavened flatbreads stuffed with seasoned fresh leeks, mint, and cilantro, cooked in a skillet until golden brown.

Prep: 25 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 40 min

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Technique to learn

Shallow Pan-Searing

High medium heat combined with minimal oil browns dough quickly while steaming internal aromatic fillings inside sealed edges.

Instructions

Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, half the salt, and warm water to form a workable dough; knead for 5 minutes until smooth and rest covered for 15 minutes.
Step 2: Toss the chopped leeks, fresh cilantro, fresh mint, ground coriander, red pepper flakes, remaining salt, and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil together in a bowl.

Step 3: Divide the rested dough into 4 equal portions and roll each portion out into a thin 8-inch round on a lightly floured surface.

Step 4: Place a quarter of the herb and leek mixture onto one half of each circle, fold the top half over to create a half-moon shape, and press edges firmly to seal.

Step 5: Heat the remaining vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 6: Cook each stuffed flatbread for 3 to 4 minutes per side until crisp and speckled with golden spots, then slice in half to serve.

Cooking tips

Dry the leeks thoroughly after washing so surplus moisture does not soften the thin dough envelope.
Keep dough balls under a damp towel while rolling to prevent them from drying out.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Afghan; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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