Sambousek

Steps

• For the filling:

  01/

  Heat the oil in a skillet and sauté the pine nuts until golden. Remove using a slotted spoon and keep them aside.
  

• 02/

  Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for a few minutes until it turns brown, then keep aside.

• 03/

  Next, add Switch Mince Meat in the same skillet and fry until brown.

• 04/

  Add the onion, ground spices, salt, and pepper as per taste and fry until mixed thoroughly.

• 05/

  Turn off the heat and add the fried pine nuts and chopped parsley. Transfer the content to a bowl and let it cool before using it.

• For shaping the Sambousek:

  01/

  Line a tray with parchment paper and keep it aside.
  

• 02/

  Use a rolling pin to flatten the dough to at least ¼ inch thick. Roll from the center to outward and repeat all sides for even thickness.

• 03/

  Use an 8 or 10cm cookie cutter to cut out the circles. Aim from the edge to get maximum circles.
  

• 04/

  Place 1-2 teaspoons of the meat filling (18g) on one side of each circle leaving a margin space around the edge.

• 05/

  Fold into a half-moon shape and press along the sides to seal the dough.

• 06/

  Gently press the dough, then use a fork or hand to crimp the edges firmly to seal.

• Frying:

  01/

  Heat enough cooking oil in a deep pan on medium to high heat.
  

• 02/

  Add the Sambousek pieces and let them fry for around 45 seconds. If you notice the top is exposed without oil, use a spoon to ladle some oil over it before flipping it.

• 03/

  Fry the Sambousek for 3 to 4 minutes, turning them until golden.

• 04/

  Remove from the oil and let them drain in a mesh colander.

• 05/

  Serve warmly with your choice of dips.