DOUGH

1. Combine the Gandour flour and semolina flour, add the sugar and salt, then add the Gandour oil.
2. Add the cold water gradually until it’s well combined.
3. Let it rest for 60 minutes.

FILLING

1. Rinse the rice.
2. Melt the ghee then add the rice.
3. Add 6 cups of water, salt and pepper and bring the water to a boil.
4. Add half the amount of peas to the rice, half of the nuts.
5. Let the rice cook on low heat.
6. Use another pan, to add Gandour oil and cook the minced meat with the remaining peas.
7. Add a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.

OUZI

1. Roll out a piece of dough and place it in a cup.
2. Take a tbsp. of meat, peas and some nuts, then fill the dough with rice.
3. Fold the edges of the dough.
4. Turn the cup over to get an ouzi in the shape of ½ moon. Repeat the process.
5. Place the ouzi dough on a tray, brush the face of each dough with ghee and sprinkle some grated pistachios.
6. Place in the oven at 150 °C for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Display the roasted ouzi on a platter and sprinkle roasted pine nuts.
8. Serve the ouzi with yogurt.