Бууз - Buuz

Buuz is very special banquet dish for big celebrations such as New Year and Tsagaan Sar (Lunar Year). Buuz is Mongolian steamed dumpling and it has a little open top. It is filled with minced beef /mutton, onion, salt, garlic and cabbage (optional). Cabbage helps to bring out more soft and juicy texture. Mongolians prefer to use hand minced meat for Buuz, Khuushuur and Dumpling instead of using mincing machine. Because hand minced meat has more moist and juicy texture. 

Without any further talking, let's start making Buuz 

You will need:

• All purpose flour 250g
• Onion 1
• Garlic 2-3 pieces
• Salt
• Cabbage (optional)

Simple, right? 

Preparing the Filling

1. Chop your onion, garlic and cabbage into fine pieces 

2. Mix minced meat, garlic, onion and cabbage together

3. Now season the filling by adding salt.

4. Add water to the filling. Purpose of adding water is to give the filling smooth and juicy texture but keep in mind, never add too much water otherwise you'll not be able to pinch your Buuz. 

5. You can taste the filling by taking one tablespoon to your pan and fry. If the salt is less then add more carefully.

Preparing the Dough

1. Mix flour and water to create a pliable dough. Let it rest for 5-7 min for smooth dough 

Buuz dough can not be too soft (it will be hard to work with) or hard (it will crack when frying)

2. Cut the dough into thick slices and roll the slices

3. Cut the rolls into about 3 cm pieces and flatten the pieces with hands (makes it easy to roll)

Buuz has several different decorative design and shape. Today I will show you the most traditional one (round buuz). 

1. Fold the edge at one side and press it together with your fingers

2. Create another fold next to the previous one

3. Slightly offset to the outside and press it together as well

4. Repeat the process until you reach the end 

Cooking the Buuz

1. Boil the water 

2. Oil the steamer

3. Place the Buuz on the steamer without touching each other

4. Close the lid and do not open it until it steamed otherwise it won't cook properly

5. Steam for 20 min and 25 min for frozen buuz 

6. Open the lid and fan some air to the Buuz 

You can serve the Buuz with any kind of salad 

                                                      Hope you enjoy and have a nice meal :)