Description
This is a Somali recipe. I learned it by watching my Somali friends around Ramadan and I was able to make my own variation. They are really good and I can’t stop eating them. They are served during Ramadan, Weddings, Parties, or just because. Since I am married to a Somalian man, I learned to cook a few things, and there are some of my American dishes he loves as well. For a variation you can substitute shredded beef for ground beef.
Ingredients
- 1 (14 ounce) 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, or as needed
- 1 quart oil for frying
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions
- leek and garlic
- and cook
- stirring until the onions are transparent. Add ground beef
- and cook until about halfway done. Season with cumin
- cardamom
- salt and pepper. Mix well
- and continue cooking until beef has browned.
- In a small dish or cup
- mix together the flour and water to make a thin paste. Using one wrapper at a time
- fold into the shape of a cone. Fill the cone with the meat mixture
- close the top
- and seal with the paste. Repeat until wraps or filling are used up.
- Heat the oil to 365 degrees F ( 170 degrees C) in a deep-fryer or deep heavy pot. There should be enough oil to submerge the wraps. Fry the Sambusa a few at a time until golden brown. Remove carefully to drain on paper towels.
Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 24