Gutap (Turkmen Stuffed Flatbread)
In short: Thin half-moon flatbreads stuffed with spinach, onion and herbs, cooked on a hot dry pan until blistered. A quick Turkmen snack or light meal. It takes about 1 h 15 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 40 min
- Cook
- 35 min
- Resting
- 30 min
- Total
- 1 h 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Calories
- 500 kcal
Gutap are thin stuffed flatbreads that Turkmen cooks make in minutes on a hot pan. The dough is rolled very thin, filled with a mix of chopped spinach, herbs and onion, and folded into a half-moon. They are blistered on a hot dry skillet and brushed with oil. Pumpkin is a common alternative filling. Serve hot, with tea or a fresh salad.
Instructions
- Mix the flour, salt, water and oil and knead for 8 minutes into a smooth dough. Cover and rest for 30 minutes.
- Toss the spinach with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and leave for 10 minutes. Squeeze out all the liquid by hand, then mix with the onion, spring onions, herbs, remaining salt and pepper.
- Divide the dough into 8 balls. Roll each into a very thin round about 25 cm (10 in) wide.
- Spread a heaped 4 tablespoons of filling over one half of a round, leaving a 1 cm (1/2 in) border. Fold the other half over and press the edge firmly shut with a fork.
- Heat a heavy skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Cook each gutap for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden with brown blisters.
- Brush with oil, cut in wedges if you like, and serve hot.
Tips
- Squeeze the spinach really dry, or the steam will burst the thin dough. Frozen spinach works if you thaw it and squeeze it well.
- For a pumpkin version, use 400 g of coarsely grated pumpkin with 1 teaspoon of sugar, and cook slightly longer on low heat.
Questions and answers
Can I make gutap ahead?
Prepare the filled, uncooked gutap and refrigerate for up to 1 day between parchment sheets. Cook them just before serving.
Can I freeze gutap?
Yes. Freeze them cooked and cooled for up to 2 months. Reheat in a dry pan for 2 minutes per side.
What do you serve with gutap?
Tea or a tomato and cucumber salad. They also work as a side to soup.
How long does it take to make Gutap (Turkmen Stuffed Flatbread)?
About 1 h 15 min in total: 40 min of preparation and 35 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Gutap (Turkmen Stuffed Flatbread)?
About 500 kcal per serving, with 12 g of protein, 81 g of carbohydrates and 14 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 500 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbohydrates | 81 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 1000 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
