Samosas

Samosas (also known as Sambusas) are fried pastries stuffed with lamb and onions. This quick and easy appetizer comes from Djibouti, but you'll enjoy it no matter where you are all around the world. Samosas from Djibouti are a delicious appetizer or snack for any occasion. Crispy beef and onion delights are delicious. When guests see a dough recipe that consists of flour and water, I am a little apprehensive, but they turned out beautifully. You could definitely use a wonton wrapper if you wanted to save time. The sauce was delicious and a great way to start the Djibouti dinner.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Flour,¾ cups Water,½ tsp Salt,1 Onion, chopped,1 cup leeks, chopped into rounds,1 tbsp olive oil,½ tsp Cumin,½ tsp Paprika,⅓ tsp Allspice,1 lb Lamb, Salt, Pepper, Oil for frying
  

Instructions:

• In a medium bowl, mix the flour with the saltwater a few tablespoons at a time, using your hands to combine. The dough should come together in a smooth ball that is not sticky or crumbly! Cover with plastic wrap and set aside.
• Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onions and leeks and saute for a few minutes until they begin to cook. Add the seasonings and cook for another minute.
• Add the lamb into the pan, using a spoon to break the meat up. Cook until meat is fully browned. Remove from heat.
• Flour a clean surface and lay your dough onto the surface. Use a rolling pin to roll out your dough as thin as possible, making it almost paper-thin. Cut the dough into 4-inch squares, re-rolling the scraps as necessary
• Lay your squares on the surface in front of you, and put about 1 tbsp of filling in each. Brush the edges of the square with water. Fold diagonal corners to meet each other, making a triangle. Use your fingers to press the edges together.
• Heat oil in a frying pan until it is hot enough that your test samosa bubbles within 3-5 seconds of being dropped into the oil. Cook until browned on one side, then flip and cook until brown on the other.
• Remove to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve and enjoy!