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Chamuças

Cultural Context

Chamuças, also known as samosas in other cultures, are a popular snack in Mozambique, often enjoyed at gatherings and celebrations. These savory pastries reflect the country's rich culinary heritage, influenced by both African and Portuguese flavors. Today, chamuças are widely loved and can be found in various forms across many countries, often adapted with local ingredients and spices.

MozambicanMZappetizer
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
3 cups flour
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup oil
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 green chili
1 cup peas
2 medium potatoes
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup cilantro

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: mixed vegetables

Ground turkey is leaner, while mixed vegetables provide a vegetarian option.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: corn flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while corn flour is often less expensive.

green chili

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell pepper is milder, and jalapeño can be more affordable.

oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier but can be more expensive than vegetable oil.

1

Prepare the dough by mixing flour, salt, and water until smooth.

2

Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until elastic, then let it rest for 30 minutes.

3

Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

4

Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the beef, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

5

Stir in coriander, cumin, turmeric, and chopped green chili; cook for another 2 minutes.

6

Mix in cooked peas and diced potatoes, then add lemon juice and cilantro; remove from heat.

7

Divide the dough into small balls and roll each into a thin circle.

8

Cut each circle in half and form a cone shape, sealing the edge with water.

9

Fill each cone with the meat mixture and seal the top, ensuring no filling escapes.

10

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.

11

Fry the chamuças in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

12

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels before serving.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingfryingsautéing

Spice Level:

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Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

SamosasChamuças de carne

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