Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Mezze and Starters
Sambusa Mezze Starter
Chef's Menu Description
Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.
Ingredients
- • 20 spring roll wrappers
- • 400g minced beef
- • 1 onion, finely chopped
- • 2 cloves garlic, minced
- • 1 tsp ground cumin
- • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 500ml vegetable oil for frying
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Fry the onion and garlic until soft, add the beef, cumin, turmeric, and salt, and cook until browned and dry.
2
Phase 2
Spread the filling and let it cool completely so the wrappers do not sog.
3
Phase 3
Cut wrappers into strips, place a spoonful of filling at one end, and fold into triangles, sealing the edge with water.
4
Phase 4
Deep-fry at 180C for 2-3 minutes until golden and crisp.
5
Phase 5
Drain on kitchen roll and serve hot with zhug or chili sauce.