Sambousak - سمبوسك

Sambousak can be fried or baked. To fry sambousak, heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the sambousak and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. To bake sambousak, preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place the sambousak on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Sambousak is typically served with a dipping sauce, such as yogurt sauce or tahini sauce. It can also be served with a side salad or rice.

Here is a recipe for sambousak:

Ingredients:

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• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup yogurt sauce
• 1/4 cup tahini sauce

Instructions:

1.  
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt.
3. Add the water and oil and mix until a dough forms.
4. Knead the dough for 5 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
5. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.
6. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
7. Add the onion, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper and cook for 5 minutes, or until the onion is soft.
8. Remove the filling from the heat and let it cool slightly.
9. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
10. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a 12-inch circle.
11. Cut the circle into 12 equal pieces.
12. Place a spoonful of filling on each piece of dough.
13. Fold the dough over the filling to form a triangle.
14. Pinch the edges of the dough to seal.
15. Place the sambousak on a baking sheet.
16. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
17. Serve with yogurt sauce and tahini sauce.

Enjoy!