Sambusa

13 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, leek and garlic, and cook, until the onions are tender.
  2. 2
    Add ground beef, and cook until about halfway done. Season with cumin, cardamom, salt and pepper.
  3. 3
    Mix well, and continue cooking until beef has browned.
  4. 4
    In a separate bowl, mix together the flour and water to make a thin paste.
  5. 5
    Using one wrapper at a time, fold into the shape of a cone.
  6. 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. 7
    Pour oil into a deep heavy pot to a depth of two to three inches.
  8. 8
    Heat to 365-375 degrees.
  9. 9
    There should be enough oil to submerge the wraps.
  10. 10
    Fry the sambusas a few at a time until golden brown.
  11. 11
    Drain on paper towels.
  12. 12
    Serve while hot.

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