Sambusa (Crispy Spiced Beef Pastries)
Crispy fried beef sambusa
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 leek washed and chopped
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon water or as needed
- 1 14-ounce package spring roll wrappers
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add onion, leek, and garlic. Cook until softened and translucent.
- Add ground beef and cook until partially browned.
- Stir in cumin, cardamom, salt, and black pepper.
- Continue cooking until beef is fully browned and crumbly. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Mix flour and water to form a thin paste for sealing.
- Fold one spring roll wrapper into a cone shape.
- Fill with beef mixture, seal with paste, and repeat.
- Heat oil to 365°F (170°C).
- Fry sambusa in batches until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
Swap beef with ground chicken or lamb