Khuushuur (Crispy Golden Mongolian Fried Meat/Mushroom Pastries) – Authentic Mongolia Recipe
Naadam Festival’s iconic handheld dish: golden, blistered pockets with a juicy garlic-and-onion filling.
- Country of Origin
- 🇲🇳 Mongolia (East Asia, Asia)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Half-moon crispy pan-fried pastry pockets, Seasoned beef or mushroom-onion filling, Pickled cucumber relish, Garlic, Scallions
Ingredients for Khuushuur (Crispy Golden Mongolian Fried Meat/Mushroom Pastries) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) half-moon crispy pan-fried pastry pockets, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups seasoned beef or mushroom-onion filling, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup pickled cucumber relish
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with garlic
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Mongolia seasoning (scallions, cracked black pepper, caraway pinch)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and garlic for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add half-moon crispy pan-fried pastry pockets and seasoned beef or mushroom-onion filling along with scallions, cracked black pepper, caraway pinch, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with pickled cucumber relish and serve straight from the skillet.