Sambusa Recipe #1

                                           SAMBUSA

I found this on all recipes. It is a Somali recipe that is a lovely appetizer. It is often served during Ramadan(Dessert). Shredded beef may be substituted for ground beef.

INGREDIENTSNutrition

YIELD24 sambusasUNITSUS

• 1(14 ounce) package spring roll wrappers
• 2tablespoons olive oil
• 2lbs ground beef
• 1leek, chopped
• 2teaspoons ground cumin
• 2teaspoons ground cardamom
• 1teaspoon salt
• 1teaspoon pepper
• 1small onion, finely chopped
• 1garlic clove, minced
• 1tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1tablespoon water
• oil (for frying)

• DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, leek and garlic, and cook, until the onions are tender.
  2. Add ground beef, and cook until about halfway done. Season with cumin, cardamom, salt and pepper.
  3. Mix well, and continue cooking until beef has browned.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour and water to make a thin paste.
  5. Using one wrapper at a time, fold into the shape of a cone.
  6. Fill the cone with the meat mixture, close the top, and seal with the paste. Repeat until wraps or filling are used up.
  7. Pour oil into a deep heavy pot to a depth of two to three inches.
  8. Heat to 365-375 degrees.
  9. There should be enough oil to submerge the wraps.
  10. Fry the sambusas a few at a time until golden brown.
  11. Drain on paper towels.
  12. Serve while hot.
  13. J, Mama. "Sambusa." sambusa. N.p., 22 June 2008. Web. 7 Jan. 2016. 
           <http://www.food.com/recipe/sambusa-310116>.