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Chicken Sambousek Recipe

Yields6 ServingsPrep Time40 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time1 hr 10 mins

Sambousek is a Middle Eastern dish that’s usually served as an appetizer or as a snack. If you’re a fan of chicken you will love this recipe.

For the dough:
 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
 1/8 tsp salt
 1/4 cup corn oil
 1/2 cup water
For stuffing:
 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
 1/2 tsp coriander seeds
 1 tsp cumin seeds
 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
 1/4 tsp black pepper
 2 tbsp corn oil
 2 pieces chicken fillet small cubes
 1 medium onion, chopped
 3 garlic cloves, crushed
 1 large grated carrot
 1 cup peas
For frying:
 corn oil
1

Dough: Put the flour, whole-wheat flower, salt, turmeric, oil and water in the bowl of a food processor and process on medium speed until the dough forms and get separated from the sides of the bowl. Process on low speed another 5 minutes.

2

Form the dough into a ball and cover it. Let dough rest for about 1 hour in a warm place.

3

Stuffing: In a large frying pan, add mustard, coriander, cumin, red pepper flakes. put the frying pan over medium heat. Using a wooden spoon stir the spices until they begin to smell. Add oil then stir for several seconds.

4

Add the chicken fillet. stir until chicken dries and becomes golden brown.

5

Add onion, garlic, carrots and peas. Stir chicken and vegetables for several minutes. Leave mixture to cool completely.

6

Bring 2 pieces of baking paper. Take a portion of the dough and put between the two papers. Roll out dough until becomes thin.

7

Using a medium size cup or dough cutter, cut round pieces of the dough. Place 1 tablespoon of the stuffing in the center of each piece and seal the edges by twisting them or pressing with fork.

8

In a deep frying pan add oil about 2 inches high. Put on medium heat until oil gets heated well.

9

Deep-fry the chicken sambousek until golden brown. Remove from oil and place in kitchen tissues to absorb excess oil.

10

Serve sambousek hot.

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