Russian · snack
Chebureki (Чебуреки)
Chebureki (Чебуреки) reads richness 6.4, umami 5.6 and salinity 3.8 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Russian snack, about 45 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 6.1 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.0 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.5 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.2 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.5 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.0 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 6.4 · Umami 5.6 · Salinity 3.8 · Allium 3.6 · Herbaceous 3.5 · Earthy 2.0 · Warm Spice 1.6 · Funk & Ferment 1.3 · Bitterness 1.3 · Sweetness 1.0 · Heat 1.0 · Sourness 0.5
What's in it (10)
- 2 1/2 cups plain flour
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 12 oz ground lamb
- 1 onion
- 3 tbsp fresh herbs
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup broth
Time & effort: about 45 min (25 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 221.6 kcal, 10.3 g protein, 9.2 g fat, 23.8 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Mix flour, water, egg, and salt into a firm dough and rest 30 minutes.
- Combine ground meat with grated onion, herbs, and enough broth to make a loose filling.
- Roll dough into thin rounds, fill one half, fold, and press edges firmly with a fork to seal.
- Deep-fry in hot oil until puffed and blistered golden brown, drain, and serve immediately.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.