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Ethiopian Sambusa, Almond Flour Crust, Meat Filling

Ethiopia's answer to the samosa — crisp, spiced pastry stuffed with well-seasoned beef, built on a fry-friendly almond flour dough.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: East African
Servings: 6 (12 pieces)
Calories: 290kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 2 tbsp coconut flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 onion minced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp berbere spice blend
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  • Combine dough ingredients into a firm ball; chill 15 minutes.
  • Brown beef with onion and garlic; season with berbere, cumin, and salt; cool slightly.
  • Roll dough thin between parchment, cut into triangles.
  • Spoon filling onto each triangle, fold and seal edges with a little water.
  • Pan-fry in oil over medium heat, 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and crisp.
  • Drain on paper towels, serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 290kcal | Protein: 14g | Fat: 24g | Fiber: 2g
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