Sambusa

"I found this on all recipes. It is a Somali recipe that is a lovely appetizer. It is often served during Ramadan. Shredded beef may be substituted for ground beef. Posted for ZWT4."
 
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Ready In:
1hr 15mins
Ingredients:
13
Yields:
24 sambusas
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ingredients

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directions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, leek and garlic, and cook, until the onions are tender.
  • Add ground beef, and cook until about halfway done. Season with cumin, cardamom, salt and pepper.
  • Mix well, and continue cooking until beef has browned.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the flour and water to make a thin paste.
  • Using one wrapper at a time, fold into the shape of a cone.
  • Fill the cone with the meat mixture, close the top, and seal with the paste. Repeat until wraps or filling are used up.
  • Pour oil into a deep heavy pot to a depth of two to three inches.
  • Heat to 365-375 degrees.
  • There should be enough oil to submerge the wraps.
  • Fry the sambusas a few at a time until golden brown.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Serve while hot.

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  1. Got a backyard thing going on today and this is one of the few appetizers I put out for my hungry crowd. I prepared the filling last evening and brought it to room temperature before putting the sambusas together. The last-minute frying while everybody's out having a good time I didn't like but the recipe I like! Made for ZWT4.
     
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