Uzbek Samsa Cooking Class – Flaky Savory Pastries (Meat & Vegetable)

Learn to make Uzbek Samsa - golden, flaky, hand-held savory pastries filled with seasoned meat and vegetables. If you like empanadas or savory hand pies, you’ll love samsa.

In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll learn how to make Uzbek Samsa, one of Central Asia’s most popular savory pastries. Samsa are thin-dough pastries filled with flavorful meat or vegetables and baked at high heat until crisp and flaky.

You’ll prepare both meat and vegetable samsa, focusing on practical techniques you can use again at home. No prior knowledge of Uzbek cuisine is required.

To keep the class well-paced, some preparation is started in advance so we can focus on shaping, filling, baking, and enjoying the finished pastries together.

What You’ll Do

• Work with prepared samsa dough
• Prepare meat and vegetable fillings
• Shape and seal samsa by hand
• Bake pastries to a golden, flaky finish
• Enjoy freshly baked samsa during the class

You’ll leave with the confidence to make these pastries again at home.

Class Details

• Duration: 2.5-3.5 hours
• Format: Hands-on cooking class
• Skill level: All levels welcome
• Includes: All ingredients, tools, instruction, and tasting

Good to Know

• Includes gluten and meat
• Vegetarian option available
• Please share dietary restrictions in advance

Interested in a private group class?
Custom Uzbek Samsa classes are available upon request.