Sambusa

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Sambusa

Sambusa is a traditional Somalian recipe for a classic samosa-like pastry wrapper filled with spiced minced beef that's deep fried and served as a snack. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Somalian version of: Sambusa.

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

45 minutes

Total Time:

65 minutes

Makes:

Rating:

Tags : Spice Recipes Beef Recipes Vegetable Recipes Somalia Recipes

Ingredients:

1 x 400g packet spring roll wrappers
2 tbsp olive oil
900g minced beef
1 leek, chopped
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground cardamom
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp plain flour
1 tbsp water
700ml oil for frying

Method:

Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat then add the onion, leek and garlic. Cook until the onions are soft and transparent. Add the minced beef and cook until almost done before adding the cumin and cardamom and seasoning with salt and black pepper. Mix well and continue to cook until the meat is done.

Mix the flour and water together to form a paste. Roll each wrapper into a cone, fill with the meat mixture then fold over the top and seal with the paste. Repeat until all the meat mixture has been used up.

Heat the oil in a wok or deep pot then fry the sambusas a few at a time until golden brown. Remove carefully and drain on kitchen paper. Serve with rice and African hot sauce.