From Seljuk Cuisine to Konya Cuisine: Piruhi

Piruhi is a type of simple yet delicious ravioli dating back to the Seljuk era. This dish, a culinary legacy of the Seljuks, holds a special place in Konya’s traditional cuisine.

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 tea glass of warm water
• 1 dessertspoon of salt
• 2,5 cups of flour

For the Stuffing:

• 150 gr white cheese (optionally meat.)
• 1 small-sized onion
• Half a glass of chopped parsley

For Dressing:

• 60 gr butter
• 1 tablespoon of tomato paste

Recipe

Whisk the egg, water and salt in a bowl. Slowly add flour and knead. Separate the dough into the lumps, cover it and let it rest for 30 minutes. Grind the cheese with a fork. Chop the onion and mix it with the cheese. Add chopped parsley. Spread the dough on a floured surface. Cut squares with a width of 6 cm. Place the cheese mixture on the ends and close it in a triangle shape. Press the edges with the fork to make them stick. Cook in boiling salted water until tender. Melt the butter in a frying pan and fry with tomato paste. Put the ravioli on the serving plate. Pour the tomato sauce on top and serve hot.