Crispy Ethiopian Sambuusa with Fresh Slaw
Golden-fried pastry triangles stuffed with spiced ground beef, served with cool lettuce and tangy red onion slaw. A TikTok-friendly take on the Ethiopian classic that comes together in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Brown ground beef with diced onion in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up clumps, until no pink remains, about 5 minutes.
Step 2
Stir in berbere spice and salt to taste, then remove from heat and let cool slightly, about 2 minutes.
Step 3
Spoon 1 tbsp filling into the center of each wonton wrapper, fold into a triangle, and seal edges with wet fingers.
Step 4
Heat oil to 350°F in a heavy pot or deep skillet, then fry sambuusas in batches until deep golden, about 2 minutes per batch.
Step 5
Transfer fried sambuusas to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain, then season with salt.
Step 6
Toss chopped lettuce with sliced red onion, a pinch of salt, and a splash of white vinegar, then serve alongside warm sambuusas.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- deep heavy pot or deep skillet
- instant-read thermometer or deep-fry thermometer
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
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