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Ethiopian Lentil Sambusa

Name: Ethiopian Lentil Sambusa
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 annosta
Cuisine: ethiopian, east_african
Ingredients: 120 g red lentil rinsed; 1 kpl yellow onion finely chopped; 2 kynsi garlic minced; 1 tl ginger grated; 1 rkl berbere spice blend; 1 rkl vegetable oil; 0,5 tl salt; 0,25 tl black pepper; 12 kpl spring roll wrapper thawed if frozen; 2 rkl all-purpose flour; 2 rkl water; 500 ml vegetable oil for frying

These crispy, savory sambusas are a popular appetizer in Ethiopian cuisine. A spiced lentil filling is encased in a thin dough, then fried until golden brown. They offer a delightful crunch and a burst of aromatic flavors.

Alkuperäinen resepti: Forkin

Kokonaisaika: 45 min
Annoksia: 4
Vaikeustaso: Keskitaso

Kasvisruoka

Allergeenitiedot: saattaa sisältää seuraavia: gluteeni. Tarkista aina ainesosien pakkaukset, jos sinulla on allergia.

Esivalmistelut

Ainesosat

filling

120 gred lentil, rinsed
1 kplyellow onion, finely chopped
2 kynsigarlic, minced
1 tlginger, grated
1 rklberbere spice blend
1 rklvegetable oil
0,5 tlsalt
0,25 tlblack pepper

wrapper

12 kplspring roll wrapper, thawed if frozen

slurry

2 rklall-purpose flour
2 rklwater

frying

500 mlvegetable oil, for frying

Välineet

slotted spoon · paper towels · large pot · skillet · mixing bowls · whisk

Valmistusohje

Vaihe vaiheelta

1
Cook the red lentils in boiling water until tender, about 10-15 minutes, then drain well and set aside.
Noin 15 min
Kokin vinkki: Do not overcook the lentils; they should be tender but still hold their shape.
2
Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
Noin 1 min
3
Add the yellow onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
Noin 7 min
4
Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
Noin 1 min
Kokin vinkki: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
5
Add the berbere spice blend, salt, and black pepper to the pan, cooking for 1-2 minutes to toast the spices.
Noin 2 min
Kokin vinkki: Toasting the spices enhances their flavor.
6
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cooked red lentils, mixing thoroughly to combine.
Noin 1 min
7
In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and water to create a thick slurry; this will be used as a sealant.
Noin 1 min
Kokin vinkki: The slurry should be thick enough to act as glue.
8
Take one spring roll wrapper and lay it flat on a clean surface.
9
Place a spoonful of the lentil filling near one corner of the wrapper.
Kokin vinkki: Do not overfill to prevent bursting during frying.
10
Fold the corner over the filling, then fold in the sides to create a triangular shape, and continue rolling tightly towards the opposite corner.
Kokin vinkki: Aim for tight rolls to keep the filling secure.
11
Dab a little of the flour slurry on the final corner to seal the sambusa securely.
12
Repeat the filling and folding process with the remaining wrappers and lentil mixture.
Noin 10 min
13
Heat vegetable oil for frying in a deep pot or skillet to 175°C (350°F).
Noin 5 min
Kokin vinkki: Use a thermometer to ensure the oil is at the correct temperature for even cooking.
14
Carefully place a few sambusas into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot.
15
Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Noin 6 min
Kokin vinkki: Turn them gently to ensure even browning.
16
Remove the fried sambusas with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Noin 1 min
17
Serve hot and enjoy!

Säilytä hyvänä

Säilytys

Store leftover sambusas in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Uudelleenlämmitys

Reheat in an oven or air fryer at 180°C (350°F) until crispy and heated through.