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Sambusa Recipe

Sambusas are a popular snack food that originated from Italy and have been enjoyed by many cultures around the world ever since.
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Sambusa Recipe
Calories: 11130kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 package spring roll wrappers
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 pounds 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 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 quart oil for frying

Instructions

  • A big skillet with medium heat is used to heat the olive oil. When the onions are translucent, add the leek and garlic and continue to simmer while stirring. Cook the ground beef until about halfway done. Add cardamom, cumin, salt, and pepper for seasoning. After thoroughly combining, grill the beef until browned.
  • Make a thin paste out of the flour and water in a small bowl or cup. Fold each wrapper into a cone form one at a time. The meat mixture should be poured into the cone, which should then be sealed with paste. Repeat as necessary to finish the filling or wrapping.
  • In a deep fryer or large, deep saucepan, heat the oil to 365 degrees Fahrenheit (170 degrees Celsius). The wrapping should be fully submerged in oil. A couple at a time, fry the Sambusa till golden brown. Carefully remove and let dry on paper towels.

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Nutrition

Calories: 11130kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 162g | Fat: 1158g | Saturated Fat: 143g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 274g | Monounsaturated Fat: 700g | Trans Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 646mg | Sodium: 5399mg | Potassium: 2923mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1540IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 313mg | Iron: 24mg
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