Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions for Spiced Meat Sambusas
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and ginger along with spices like cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and turmeric. Sauté until fragrant, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Add 1 pound of ground beef or lamb to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned and fully cooked with no pink remaining.
- Stir in optional peas, raisins, and a handful of chopped fresh cilantro, seasoned with salt and pepper to taste. Allow the filling to cool in the skillet for about 10 minutes.
- Cut spring roll wrappers in half or thirds depending on your desired size for sambusas. Keep the wrappers covered with a damp cloth.
- Spoon about 1-2 tablespoons of filling onto the center of each wrapper, folding it into a triangle shape. Seal the edges tightly with a bit of water.
- In a deep pan, heat vegetable oil to 365°F (170°C). Carefully lower the sambusas into the hot oil in batches, frying for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Once golden brown, remove the sambusas using a slotted spoon and let them drain on paper towels. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Notes
Store cooked sambusas in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze uncooked sambusas for up to 3 months.
