Sambusa

Sambuusa

Ingredients12

• all-purpose flour300 g
• water150 ml
• salt1 tsp
• vegetable oil30 ml
• ground beef400 g
• onion1
• garlic2 cloves
• ground cumin1 tsp
• ground coriander1 tsp
• ground cardamom1/2 tsp
• black pepper1/2 tsp
• oil for deep-frying500 ml

Method

1. Mix the flour and salt, then work in the vegetable oil and water to form a smooth, firm dough. Cover and rest for 30 minutes.
2. Finely chop the onion and garlic. Fry them in a little oil until soft, then add the beef and cook until browned.
3. Stir in the cumin, coriander, cardamom, pepper, and a pinch of salt. Cook until the filling is dry, then cool.
4. Roll the dough very thin and cut into squares or circles about 10 cm across.
5. Place a spoonful of filling on each piece, fold into a triangle, and seal the edges firmly with a little water.
6. Heat the frying oil to about 170°C and fry the sambusas in batches until deep golden and crisp.
7. Drain on paper and serve hot.