lunch · dairy-free
Somali sambusa
Crisp triangle pastries filled with spiced ground beef, onion, green chili and cilantro—a Ramadan iftar staple.
- Time
- 60min
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
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Contains wheat.
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You'll need: Deep pot for frying.
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Method
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1
Brown beef, breaking it finely, until no pink remains and it reaches 71°C (160°F); add onion, garlic, chili and spices.
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2
Cook until dry; add cilantro and scallions and cool.
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3
Fold strips into cones, fill and seal into triangles with paste.
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4
Fry at 180°C (350°F) until golden.
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5
Serve with lemon or chutney.
