Fleischkuekle
| Type | Pastry |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Crimea |
Fleischkuekle (also Fleischkuechle, from
East Franconian Fleischküchle, "little meat pie") is a deep-fried turnover similar to Crimean Tatar cheburek. The dish is a traditional Black Sea Germans / Crimea Germans recipe, and through immigration became an addition to the cuisine of North Dakota. This dish is popular among the many German-Russian immigrant families of North Dakota.[1]
The dish is particularly common at main-street diners,fraternal organizations around the state.
In Mercer County, diners typically provide pickles and ketchup on the side. The dish is served with gravy in Fargo. A slice of cheese on top is not an uncommon request.[citation needed]