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Kenyan Beef Samosa

Cultural Context

Kenyan beef samosas have roots in the Indian subcontinent, brought to East Africa by Indian traders and settlers. They are a popular street food, often enjoyed during celebrations or as snacks. The dish showcases a delightful blend of spices and textures, making it a favorite across cultures. Today, samosas have been embraced globally, with variations that include different fillings and cooking methods.

KenyanKEappetizer
60 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
4 cups all-purpose flour
1.5 cups cold water
1.25 teaspoons salt
1 kg minced meat
3 large leeks
cooking oil
3 beef seasoning cubes

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: none

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

green chili

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: none

Bell pepper offers sweetness without heat.

oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and is considered healthier.

1

Mix 4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1.25 teaspoons of salt, and 1.5 cups of cold water in a bowl to form a dough; knead for around 2 minutes.

2

Cover the dough and let it rest for around 10 minutes.

3

Divide the dough into smaller pieces and roll each piece out, applying a thin layer of cooking oil on each rolled piece.

4

Cook each rolled dough on a chapati pan over medium-low flame for 20-30 seconds on each side until slightly cooked.

5

Cut the cooked dough into 6 cm strips and cover with a wet towel to prevent drying out.

6

In a pan over medium flame, heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and add 1 kg of minced meat; cook for 3-4 minutes while breaking it down.

7

Add 3 crushed beef seasoning cubes and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the meat; stir to combine and cook until the meat is fully cooked and water evaporates.

8

Add chopped leeks to the meat and stir well.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

mixing bowlchapati panknifespatulabench scraper

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

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