Sambousek

Sambousek is a small meat pie, served as an appetizer or snack. It is usually filled with ground beef or lamb, but can be filled with feta and other cheeses. Use your imagination! It is served in small amounts, usually 3 to a plate.

Ingredients

• 3 cups flour
• 2 grated onions
• 1 1/2 cups oil
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon bread spices(yeast, fennel, poppy seed) 1 teaspoon cumin
• oil for frying salt
• water
• 1 lb. ground beef or lamb

Preparation:

• Put the flour in a deep bowl, Add the bread spices and salt
• Add the oil and rub with fingertips.
• Add water and a pinch of salt a little at a time, mixing thoroughly until dough is binding.
• Divide into small pieces, place on a tray and put in a warm place for one hour.
• Put ground meat, onion, salt, pepper and cumin in a frying pan and cook over low heat. Cool.
• Roll out small pieces of dough into desired shape, about 1/16 inch thin. You can do circles, triangles, squares, or crescents.
• Place 1 tablespoon of meat filling, seal, and crimp edges to seal.
• Fry until golden brown on each side - about 6-8 minutes.
• Drain on paper towel and serve.