Saudi Samboosak

04/05/2010| IslamWeb

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 water

1 lb. ground beef or lamb

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 each piece of dough into a round, about 1/16 inch thick. Place a tablespoon of meat in the center of each round and seal then twist the edges.

Heat the oil and deep fry the samboosak on both sides. Serve hot. Serves 8-10 persons.