Name: Authentic Saudi Sambousek (Spiced Meat Pastries)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Saudi Arabia
Ingredients: *For the Dough:**; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon active dry yeast; 1 cup warm water (approx. 110°F/45°C); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; Vegetable oil (for frying); *For the Meat Filling:**; 1 lb (450g) ground beef or lamb (preferably 15-20% fat); 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional); 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1 green chili pepper, finely chopped (optional)

Sambousek 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

Small and savory pastries filled with various ingredients, such as spiced minced meat, cheese, or vegetables, often served as appetizers.

Pastries Savory

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Pastry dough minced meat/cheese/vegetables

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