Crispy Sambusa with Sweet Chili Dip
Spiced ground beef wrapped in crispy wonton wrappers and fried until golden, served with sweet chili sauce and fresh spinach. A weeknight shortcut to the Ethiopian classic that tastes like restaurant but takes 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Brown ground beef with diced onion, ginger, and cumin in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up meat, ~5 minutes.
Step 2
Fill each wonton wrapper with 1 tsp beef mixture, wet two edges with water, fold into a triangle, then seal corners.
Step 3
Heat 2 inches of oil in a heavy pot to 350°F (a bread cube sizzles immediately but doesn't burn).
Step 4
Fry sambusos 2–3 per batch, 2 minutes per side until deep golden brown, then drain on paper towels.
Step 5
Arrange spinach on a plate, top with warm sambusos, and serve with sweet chili sauce for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- heavy-bottomed pot
- instant-read thermometer or oil thermometer
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
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