Sambusa

Step 1

Finely chop the 1 medium onion and mince the 2 garlic cloves. Heat 1 tbsp of the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the 1 lb ground beef, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat, until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Step 4

Lay one spring roll wrapper on a clean surface. Place a heaping tablespoon of the meat mixture near one corner.

Step 5

Fold the corner over the filling, then fold the sides inward to form a triangle. Continue folding until the wrapper is used up, sealing the edge with a dab of water.

Step 6

Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling to make 12 sambusas.

Step 7

Heat the remaining vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the sambusas in batches, without crowding, until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per batch.

Step 8

Drain on paper towels and serve hot.