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Sambousek (سمبوسك)

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You will need:

The dough:
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup water
1/8 cup butter
pinch of salt

The filling:
1 pound (around 500 gram) Ground lamb or beef meat
One Large onion, chopped
2 tbsp Vegetable oil
2 tbsp Parsley 
Salt
Black pepper
Your choice of spice 
Pine nuts (optional)

  •  Make the dough by mixing all the ingredients and knead well until you have a good dough. Set aside to rest. Note that you can use this dough right away since it doesn't have yeast.
  • Add oil to a frying pan. Add chopped onion and fry on medium heat till soft. 
  • Add the meat and cook till fully cooked. 
  • Season with spice, black pepper, and salt. Add the parsley and remove of the heat. Let cool down before using. 
  • Roll the dough on a lightly floured flat surface. Using a cookie cutter, cut out circles of about 8-10 cm diameter. 
  • Place a tablespoon of filling in the centre of each circle and fold the circle in half. Seal by pressing the edges together with a small fork. 
  • Heat the oil and deep fry the sambousek until golden. Serve hot.

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