Gutap I

Description
Deep-fried herb fritters
 * To serve 8 to 10

Ingredients

 * 10 tablespoons of finely chopped scallions, including 2 inches of their green tops
 * 3 tablespoons of finely chopped parsley
 * 3 tablespoons of finely cut fresh dill leaves
 * 1 teaspoon of salt
 * freshly ground black pepper
 * 8 tablespoons of butter (¼ pound stick)

Dough

 * see Samsa recipe

Directions

 * 1) In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped scallions, parsley and dill and toss them together with salt and pepper.
 * 2) Cut the butter into tiny bits and chill until the dough is ready.
 * 3) Prepare and cut the dough into 48 squares, following the directions for Samsa.
 * 4) Top each square of the dough with 1 teaspoon of herb filling and a bit of the butter.
 * 5) Draw up the corners of the squares and pinch the corners firmly together, enclosing the filling.
 * 6) Pour enough oil into a deep-frying saucepan or heavy casserole to come 4 inches up the sides of the pan, and heat until the oil registers 375°F.
 * 7) Drop in the fritters, 10 to 12 at a time, and fry 3 to 4 minutes, or until they are crisp and golden.
 * 8) Remove them from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain them on paper towels while you fry and drain the remaining fritters similarly.
 * 9) Serve at once, as an accompaniment to cocktails or tea.