Name: Authentic Jordanian Sambusa
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Jordan
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup cold water; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying); 1/2 pound ground lamb (or beef); 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (or 1 teaspoon lemon zest); Oil for deep frying

Sambusa 🇯🇴 Jordan

Crispy, triangular pastries filled with spiced meat or vegetables, often served with chutney.

Jordan pastries

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