Sambousak pies

Crispy crust filled with minced meat and onions. Just divine

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Sambousak

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: Bakery, Meat

Ingredients

dough:

• 4 cups Flour
• 1/2 cup Sunflower oil
• 1. 1/2 cups water you might need extra water, depending on your choice of flour
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt

Filling

• 400 g Ground lean beef
• 1 big onion
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp allspice
• 1 mini handful pine nut
• 4 tbsp Sunflower oil Add butter for extra flavor

Instructions

• Prepare the dough:

  In a bowl, pour flour and salt.

  Dissolve sugar in olive oil, incorporate oil and water to the flour.

  Knead using a stand mixer until the dough becomes elastic
• Prepare the filling:

  Combine the onion and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until the onions are soft, add the beef and brown them, add the spices and season.

  Let the filling cool down
• Shape the sambousak:

  Divide the dough into small balls. Form flat circles by flattening each ball. Top with 1 tsp of filling and fold over. Press the edges together by following the pattern of a half moon or mini banana. Close well the edges.
  
• Deep frying: Heat a generous amount of vegetable oil in a pan, fry the Sambousak pies until golden. Serve
  

Notes

Prepare with care