How to Make Super Flaky Samsa at Home | In the Kitchen with Mandy Lee

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork may be more affordable.

dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat dough

💰Cheaper: store-bought dough

Whole wheat offers more fiber, and store-bought saves time.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: flaxseeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Flaxseeds provide omega-3s, while sunflower seeds are often less expensive.

carrots

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories, and cabbage is usually cheaper.

Prepare the dough by mixing flour, water, and salt until smooth; let it rest for 30 minutes.

Finely chop the onions and garlic; set aside.

Grate the carrots and mix with the chopped onions and garlic.

Add ground beef to the vegetable mixture; season with cumin, salt, and black pepper; mix well.

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

Place a spoonful of the beef mixture in the center of each dough circle.

Fold the dough over the filling to create a triangle; pinch the edges to seal tightly.

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

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Place the samsas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown; alternatively, fry in oil until crispy and golden.

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