Best 2 Sambousa Recipes

Sambousa is a delightful appetizer or snack originating from the Middle East, particularly popular in Levantine cuisine. Known by various names like samosa, sambousek, or sambusek, this deep-fried or baked pastry boasts a crispy outer layer encasing a flavorful filling. The fillings can range from spiced ground meat, cheese, vegetables, or a combination of these ingredients, offering a variety of taste experiences. Sambousa is a quintessential dish enjoyed during gatherings, celebrations, and as a delectable treat any time of day. This article presents a collection of sambousa recipes, guiding you through the process of creating these delicious pastries with different fillings and cooking methods. Discover the secrets to achieving the perfect crispy texture, explore the vibrant flavors of various fillings, and impress your family and friends with this culinary gem from the Middle East.

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SAMBOUSA

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Ramadahn Recipe: Sambousa is an Arabic egg roll. Ground lamb is an excellent substitute for ground beef, it adds a great taste!

Provided by Raffaella

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Beef

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
½ carrot, minced
½ onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1 green onion, chopped
1 pinch seasoning salt
1 green chile peppers, diced
1 (16 ounce) package egg roll wrappers, cut in half into rectangles
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon water
2 cups vegetable oil

Steps:

In a large skillet, brown meat. Remove the meat from the skillet.
In the same skillet used for the meat, saute onion, garlic, carrot and green onion. When the vegetables are tender, add tomato paste and seasoning salt. Stir in browned meat.
In a small bowl combine flour with water until a watery paste is formed. Place a teaspoon full of meat mixture in the front part of one of the strips. Starting from the right front corner, fold over to the left. You've started the triangle shape. Continue back and forth (making a triangular shape) until there is no more wrapper. Seal the wrappers closed with the flour and water mixture. Continue this process until all of the ingredients are used.
Using oil to taste, fry the triangular packages until crisp. Delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 648.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Cholesterol 38.1 mg, Fat 54.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 318.1 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

SAMBOUSA WITH BEEF

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This light and moist pastry is stuffed with lean ground beef and nuts, seasoned to perfection. To make this wonderful finger food or appetizer. Perfect for cold winter nights.

Provided by Mayas Mama

Categories Nuts

Time 40m

Yield 20 sambousa

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pilsbury pie crust (personally i make my own, but in a pinch the store bought is fine)
2 1/4 lbs lean ground beef
1 onion, Big, Finely Chopped
1 garlic clove, Minced
1/3 cup pine nuts
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon allspice
salt, To Taste
fresh ground black pepper, To Taste
oil, For Frying
1 egg yolk

Steps:

In a pan cook the onion and garlic to golden brown, add Pine Nuts and cook for 2 minute more.
add the meat and spices, and cook on medium flame, while stirring, until the meat changes color (about 10 min.).
it is vital to stir the meat to avoid the formation of big lamps of meat.
Heat oven to 180C (350F).
Roll out the dough to 3mm and cut 10cm circles.
Put a tablespoon of filling in the middle of each circle and fold into half a circle. pinch the edges tightly.
Put sambousa in oiled and floured pan (or just use a cooking parchment).
Brush a little egg yolk on each sambusak. Bake for 30 minute or until golden brown.

Tips:

Use fresh ingredients: Fresh herbs, vegetables, and meat will give your sambouseh the best flavor.
Don't overfill the sambouseh: Otherwise, they will be difficult to seal and may burst open during frying.
Use a good quality oil for frying: This will help to prevent the sambouseh from becoming greasy.
Fry the sambouseh in small batches: This will help to prevent them from sticking together.
Drain the sambouseh on paper towels: This will help to remove excess oil.
Serve the sambouseh hot or cold: They are delicious either way.

Conclusion:

Sambouseh is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a sambouseh recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give sambouseh a try. You won't be disappointed!