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sambusa-recipe

Sambusa Recipe

A delicious and crispy pastry filled with a savory mixture, perfect for appetizers or snacks.
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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 

Filling

  • 250 g Ground beef
  • 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon Cilantro, chopped

Dough

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 3 tablespoon Vegetable oil
  • 0.75 cup Warm water

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a frying pan, cook the ground beef until browned. Add the onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Cook until the onion is soft. Stir in the cilantro and set aside to cool.
  2. 2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the oil and mix well. Gradually add the warm water, mixing until a dough forms. Knead the dough until smooth, then cover and let it rest for 15 minutes.
  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 the cone 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: 30g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Pastry, Sambusa, Snack
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