
Appetizers & nibbles
Sambuus hilib (beef samosas)
Crispy triangles filled with a spiced minced beef mixture, flavoured with onion and chilli. These are the iconic samosas of Somalia, much loved as a starter and street food.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Finely chop the onion, chilli and garlic. Heat the oil in a pan and fry them for 4 minutes.
- Add the minced beef, ginger and spices, then cook for 8 to 10 minutes, breaking up the meat, until well browned. Season with salt and pepper.
- Leave the filling to cool. Beat the egg in a small bowl.
- Cut the pastry sheets in half. Fold one half into a cone, fill with a spoonful of filling, then close into a triangle, sealing the edges with a little egg.
- Heat the frying oil to 170 °C and fry the samosas in batches of 4 or 5 for 3 to 4 minutes, until golden brown.
- Drain on kitchen paper and serve hot with the hot sauce.
Variations and tips
Baked. Brush the samosas with oil and bake at 200 °C for 15 to 20 minutes for a lighter version.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

Somalia
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