Crimean Meat Pies

Chebureky are native to Crimea. These little meat pies are a source of passion and pride to the people who live there and they insist chebureky should be eaten out of hand rather than with a knife and fork—so the first bite sends a spurt of hot juice right into the mouth!

These days more contemporary versions of chebureky are served in cafes and restaurants. Some are stuffed with wild mushrooms, cottage cheese, tomatoes, a mélange of vegetables, or simply plain