Şahnur BiçerPremier Commis
27 May 2026 Last updated: 10 September 2026

A classic Azerbaijani dish made with thin dough, qutab is filled with ground beef and cooked on an ungreased griddle. A practical snack for gatherings, it gets a bright flavor from sumac and mint.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Knead the dough

8 min

Knead the flour, water, and salt until smooth.

2

Let the dough rest

5 min

Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest for five minutes.

3

Prepare the filling

5 min

Mix the ground beef, onion, mint, sumac, and salt.

4

Shape the qutab

12 min

Roll the dough into thin rounds and spread the filling over one half of each. Fold the dough over and press the edges together to seal into a half-moon shape.

5

Cook

10 min

Cook the qutab on an ungreased griddle or in a pan for 6 minutes per side.

6

Serve

3 min

Drizzle the hot qutab with melted butter and serve.

Reminder

Remember to dust the dough with flour as you roll it thin, or it may stick and tear. Allergens: contains gluten (flour) and dairy (butter).

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Fatih Aktepe Commis 3 months ago

Tarifte 6 dakika yazıyordu ama sacım fazla ısınmıştı, 4 dakikada bile alt yüzü fazla koyulaştı. Isıyı biraz kısıp süreyi kısaltmak gerekiyormuş, herkesin sacı aynı ısıda değil.

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