Saudi Samboosak

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups flour
  • 2 grated onions
  • 1 1/2 cups oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon bread spices (fennel seeds, poppy seeds, etc.)
  • 1/4 ounce yeast
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • oil (for frying)
  • water

Instructions

  1. Put the flour in a deep bowl, add the bread spices 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.
  2. Divide into small pieces, place on a tray and put in a warm place for one hour.
  3. Put ground meat, onion, salt, pepper and cumin in a frying pan and cook over low heat. Cool.
  4. 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.
  5. Heat the oil and deep fry the samboosak on both sides.
  6. Serve hot.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

729 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 22g 44% DV
Total Fat 43.1g 55% DV
Carbs 73.3g 27% DV
Fiber 12.1g 43% DV
Sugar 2.5g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1077.5mg 47% DV
Potassium 1462.8mg 31% DV
Cholesterol 28.5mg 10% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 50.3mcg 6% DV
Vitamin C 2.8mg 3% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 384mg 30% DV
Iron 22.3mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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