Işlekli

Işlekli (pronounced ishlekli) is a Turkmen shepherd's meat pie that was traditionally prepared by burying it in hot sand and flames. Although işlekli is now baked in an oven, local fans maintain the original method for a more authentic experience.

Meat, sheep's fat, and onion, all sliced into small bits, and pepper make up the stuffing. The meat must be chopped since chopped meat produces better results than ground meat. The filling is sandwiched between two circular flat dough pieces, which are then pushed together to seal the edges. To allow the steam to escape, a hole is created in the middle of the pie. After that, it's cooked until the top is light golden. The delectable and juicy flavor of this exquisite pork pie is just irresistible.