Sambos of Madagascar 🇲🇬 Street Food | Malagasy Samosas | Madagascar African Island Cooking

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Lentils provide protein with fewer calories.

potato

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: mashed cauliflower

Sweet potato adds nutrition and flavor.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal serves as a binding agent.

oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point.

Mix flour, salt, and water in a bowl until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.

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

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté onion until translucent.

Add garlic, ginger, and spices; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Incorporate ground meat and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in diced potatoes, carrots, and peas; cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and let the filling cool slightly.

Divide the dough into small balls and roll each into thin circles.

Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle.

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

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

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

Remove sambos and drain on paper towels before serving.

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