Armenian Cheese Turnovers
Armenian Cheese Turnovers
1 egg, beaten
1 cup water
1โ2 cup vegetable oil
1โ2 tsp salt
1 lb yellow cheese, two kinds, shredded
1โ4 cup parsley, minced
1 small onion, minced
salt, pepper to taste
1 tsp red pepper
oil for deep-frying
Mix flour, egg, water, oil and salt together and knead. Divide into two balls, cover, and set aside for 1โ2 hour. On a floured surface, roll out each ball 1โ8 inch thick. Cut out 4 inch disks of dough. Mix cheese, parsley, onion, salt, pepper and red pepper thoroughly. Place 1 tablespoon filling in the middle of each dough disk. Fold dough over and seal edges well with moistened fingers. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling. Heat oil and fry turnovers, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides.
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