Sambusa
These Somalian sambusas feature spring roll wrappers filled with seasoned ground beef, onion, and leek for a popular fried, crispy Ramadan treat.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion, leek, and garlic; cook and stir until onion is transparent. Add ground beef; cook and stir until still slightly pink and about halfway done.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Season with cumin, cardamom, salt, and pepper; mix well. Continue cooking until beef is browned and crumbly. Remove the skillet from heat.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Mix flour and water together in a small bowl to make a thin paste. Using one wrapper at a time, fold into the shape of a cone.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Fill cone with beef mixture, close the top, and seal with paste. Repeat until wrappers or filling are used up.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 365 degrees F (170 degrees C). There should be enough oil to submerge sambusas. Fry sambusas, a few at a time, in hot oil until golden brown.'}
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{'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (24 servings total)