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Spiced Meat Sambusas

Delicious Spiced Meat Sambusas: Crispy Comfort at Home

Enjoy these crispy Spiced Meat Sambusas, easy to make and delightful for any gathering.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 sambusas
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or Lamb Can substitute with lentils or mixed vegetables for a vegetarian option.
  • 1 Onion Chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 inch Ginger Minced
  • 1 cup Peas Optional
  • 1/2 cup Raisins Optional
For the Wrappers
  • 8 Spring Roll Wrappers or Samosa Pastry
For Seasoning and Frying
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 2 Vegetable Oil For frying

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Deep Pan
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Spiced Meat Sambusas
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Cut spring roll wrappers in half or thirds depending on your desired size for sambusas. Keep the wrappers covered with a damp cloth.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Once golden brown, remove the sambusas using a slotted spoon and let them drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sambusaCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Store cooked sambusas in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze uncooked sambusas for up to 3 months.

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