Sambusa

Sambusa

17 Reviews
  • Prep: 25 min
  • Cook: 45 min
  • Ready In: 1 hr 10 min

“This is a Somali recipe. I learned it by watching my Somali friends around Ramadan and I was able to make my own variation. They are really good and I can't stop eating them. They are served during Ramadan, Weddings, Parties, or just because. Since I am married to a Somalian man, I learned to cook a few things, and there are some of my American dishes he loves as well. For a variation you can substitute shredded beef for ground beef.” - by SAFIYOSMOMMY

Ingredients

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Original recipe yields 2 dozen

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, leek and garlic, and cook, stirring until the onions are transparent. Add ground beef, and cook until about halfway done. Season with cumin, cardamom, salt and pepper. Mix well, and continue cooking until beef has browned.
  2. In a small dish or cup, mix together the flour and water to make a thin paste. Using one wrapper at a time, fold into the shape of a cone. Fill the cone with the meat mixture, close the top, and seal with the paste. Repeat until wraps or filling are used up.
  3. Heat the oil to 365 degrees F ( 170 degrees C) in a deep-fryer or deep heavy pot. There should be enough oil to submerge the wraps. Fry the Sambusa a few at a time until golden brown. Remove carefully to drain on paper towels.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (24 total)

  • Calories
  • 163 cal
  • 8%
  • Fat
  • 9.5 g
  • 15%
  • Carbs
  • 10.8 g
  • 3%
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Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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marie
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marie

"I loved the recipe. I am from africa and that is exactly how they taste. Instead of deep frying though, i fry each side of the sambusa at the time in about a half cup of olive oil then place them on t..." See moreowel after they are golden. it helps to keep them less oily."

ANJau
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ANJau

"This recipe is awesome. My husband is from Kenya and I suprised him with these and he was very impressed. I've always deep fried them as the recipe suggests, but I'm going to try the pan frying method..." See more some of you have suggested. Thanks a million!"

STEPHMIT
21

STEPHMIT

"This was *excellent* I ended up making it with potsticker wrappers, and was duly impressed! The spice mix is wonderful and it makes just the right amount of food. You won't be disappointed...." See more"

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