Oromo (Kyrgyz Steamed Meat and Potato Roll)
Local name: Оромо
In short: Thin dough rolled up with beef, potato, onion and carrot, then steamed and sliced into soft spirals. A homely Kyrgyz roll served with sour cream. It takes about 1 h 40 min in total and makes 6 servings.
- Prep
- 50 min
- Cook
- 50 min
- Resting
- 30 min
- Total
- 1 h 40 min
- Servings
- 6
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Calories
- 480 kcal
Oromo is a steamed roll of thin dough wrapped around a juicy filling. Kyrgyz families make it for family dinners, and it looks impressive when sliced into spirals. The dough is rolled very thin, brushed with oil and spread with a filling of beef, potato, onion and carrot. Steaming keeps everything soft and moist. Serve it with sour cream or a bowl of hot broth.
Instructions
- Mix the flour, salt and warm water and knead for 8 minutes until smooth. Cover and rest for 30 minutes.
- Mix the beef, potatoes, onions, carrot, salt, pepper and water until well combined.
- Divide the dough in two. Roll one piece into a thin rectangle about 35 x 30 cm (14 x 12 in) and brush with oil.
- Spread half the filling over the dough in a thin layer, leaving a 2 cm (3/4 in) border along one long edge.
- Roll up tightly from the opposite long side, pinch the seam and ends closed, and place seam down. Repeat with the second piece of dough.
- Oil a steamer basket well and set the rolls inside, coiling them into spirals if they are too long. Steam over boiling water for 45 to 50 minutes. The filling should reach 71°C (160°F).
- Rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thick rounds. Serve with sour cream and dill if you like.
Tips
- Cut the potatoes very small, about 5 mm (1/4 in), or they will stay firm while the dough is done.
- Pumpkin or cabbage can replace the meat for a vegetarian roll. Salt and squeeze the cabbage first to remove excess water.
Questions and answers
Can I make oromo ahead of time?
Yes. Steam the rolls, cool them and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Re-steam for 15 minutes or fry the slices in a pan until crisp on both sides.
Can I freeze oromo?
Freeze the cooked rolls whole for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and re-steam for about 20 minutes.
What do you serve with oromo?
Sour cream or plain yogurt, a tomato and cucumber salad, and hot black tea. A bowl of simple meat broth is also common.
How long does it take to make Oromo (Kyrgyz Steamed Meat and Potato Roll)?
About 1 h 40 min in total: 50 min of preparation and 50 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Oromo (Kyrgyz Steamed Meat and Potato Roll)?
About 480 kcal per serving, with 20 g of protein, 62 g of carbohydrates and 17 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 480 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 20 g |
| Carbohydrates | 62 g |
| Fat | 17 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 950 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
