How To Make Sambusak

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground chicken is often less expensive.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts are healthier, while sunflower seeds are more budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is often cheaper.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while bread flour can be less expensive.

Prepare the dough by mixing flour, salt, and olive oil in a bowl.

Gradually add water until a smooth dough forms; knead for 5-7 minutes.

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; sauté chopped onion until translucent.

Add minced garlic, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Stir in ground beef, breaking it apart; cook until browned and no longer pink.

Season with cumin, coriander, cinnamon, black pepper, and salt; mix well.

Add pine nuts and chopped parsley; remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Divide the rested dough into small balls; roll each ball into a thin circle.

Place a spoonful of the meat mixture in the center of each circle.

Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape; seal the edges by pressing with a fork.

Brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Arrange sambusak on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

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