SAMBOUSEK (SPINACH, MEAT, CHEESE FILLINGS)

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How to make Sambousek (Spinach, Meat, Cheese Fillings)

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 33

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup lukewarm water
2 1/2 lbs chopped spinach
3 chopped onions
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sumac
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces softened cream cheese
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
2/3 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
1 scallion, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (fresh ground)
1 lb ground turkey
1 large tomato, minced
1 small onion, minced
1/2 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 -4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons allspice
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dry oregano
1 cup frying oil (I always use olive, use what you like)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together the flour, olive oil and salt. Create a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the water.
  • Gradually fold the flour into the water while simultaneously rotating the bowl.
  • Dough will be slightly sticky
  • Knead the dough until pliable and no longer sticky
  • Place in fridge for one hour allow dough to set.
  • Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the dough into a 1/4" thick rectangle.
  • Using a cookie cutter or even a large glass, cut out circles from the dough.
  • Do not lift or remove the circles.
  • Slowly lift the excess dough surrounding the circles and replace in the bowl to be rolled out again as a second batch.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed
  • Mix the filling ingredients. Take tablespoon of filling mixture and put on each circle. Take about a teaspoonful of mixture and place in the center of each circle
  • Fold circles in half to create half-moons (semi-circles). Pinch the edges together with a fork or fingers to tightly seal
  • Repeat same process with the remaining dough and filling
  • Frying : Heat oil in a 6qt saucepan over medium-high heat (fill oil no more than half-way)
  • Fry the Sambousek until golden brown, approximately 4 minutes, turning once.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon and drain excess oil on paper towels
  • Baking: Dip each piece in olive oil and put in sheet pan.
  • Bake in 350 degree oven for 45 minutes till brown.
  • Serve cold or warm.

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