Saudi Samboosak (Starter)

Serves: 8 - 10

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INGREDIENTS
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flour……3 cups
grated onions…….2
oil………1 1/2 cups
ground black pepper……..1 tsp
yeast……..1 tsp
cumin…………1 tsp
oil for frying
wate
ground beef or lamb…….1 lb

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PREPARATION
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Put the flour in a deep bowl, add the yeast and salt.
Add the oil and rub with fingertips.
Add water and a pinch of salt a little at a time, mixing thoroughly until dough is binding.
Divide into small pieces, place on a tray and put in a warm place for one hour.
Put ground meat, onion, salt, pepper and cumin in a frying pan and cook over low heat. Cool.
Roll each piece of dough into a round, about 1/16 inch thick.
Place a tablespoon of meat in the center of each round and seal then twist the edges.
Heat the oil and deep fry the samboosak on both sides.
Serve hot.

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