Sambousek (سمبوسك)

Sambousek is a delightful Middle Eastern pastry filled with savory ingredients like spiced meat, onions, and pine nuts, all enveloped in a crispy, golden-brown shell. These little parcels of flavor make excellent appetizers or snacks, showcasing a blend of aromatic spices and textures that appeal to the senses. Making sambousek involves shaping the dough, filling it with a savory mixture, and then baking until golden and crisp. The result is a delicious treat with a satisfying crunch and robust flavor profile, suitable for any occasion.

Ingredients

• 1 whole egg, beaten for egg wash
• 1/2 cup ground lamb or beef
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground allspice
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 package frozen phyllo dough, thawed

Instructions

1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the ground meat and pine nuts to the skillet. Stir in the allspice, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook until the meat is browned and cooked through, approximately 10 minutes.
3. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
4. Lay out one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and brush with a thin layer of egg wash.
5. Place a spoonful of the meat mixture at one end of the dough sheet.
6. Fold the dough over the filling to form a triangle. Continue folding in triangles until you reach the end of the dough.
7. Place the sambousek on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brush the top with more egg wash.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is golden and crispy.

Keywords: Sambousek, Triangle Fold, Middle Eastern, Appetizer

Spice Rack: Allspice, Cinnamon

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