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sambusa-recipe

Sambusa Recipe

A delicious and crispy pastry filled with a savory mixture, perfect as an appetizer or snack.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Somali
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Pastry

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 0.5 cup water

Filling

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add oil and mix well. Gradually add water and knead to form a smooth dough. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  2. 2. In a frying pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until soft. Add ground beef, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Cook until beef is browned and cooked through. Let it cool.
  3. 3. Divide the dough into small balls. Roll each ball into a thin circle. Cut the circle in half to form two semi-circles.
  4. 4. Fold each semi-circle into a cone shape. Fill with the beef mixture and seal the edges with a little water.
  5. 5. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the sambusas until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Pastry, Sambusa, Snack
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