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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 porții
Cuisine: ethiopian, east_african
Ingredients: 120 g red lentil rinsed; 1 buc. yellow onion finely chopped; 2 cățel garlic minced; 1 linguriță ginger grated; 1 lingură berbere spice blend; 1 lingură vegetable oil; 0,5 linguriță salt; 0,25 linguriță black pepper; 12 buc. spring roll wrapper thawed if frozen; 2 lingură all-purpose flour; 2 lingură 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.

O rețetă originală de Forkin

Durată totală: 45 min.
Porții: 4
Dificultate: Medie

Dietă vegetariană

Informații despre alergeni: poate conține gluten. Verifică întotdeauna ambalajele ingredientelor dacă ai o alergie.

Pregătirea ingredientelor

Ingrediente

filling

120 gred lentil, rinsed
1 buc.yellow onion, finely chopped
2 cățelgarlic, minced
1 lingurițăginger, grated
1 lingurăberbere spice blend
1 lingurăvegetable oil
0,5 lingurițăsalt
0,25 lingurițăblack pepper

wrapper

12 buc.spring roll wrapper, thawed if frozen

slurry

2 lingurăall-purpose flour
2 lingurăwater

frying

500 mlvegetable oil, for frying

Ustensile

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

Mod de preparare

Pas cu pas

1
Cook the red lentils in boiling water until tender, about 10-15 minutes, then drain well and set aside.
Aproximativ 15 min.
Nota bucătarului: Do not overcook the lentils; they should be tender but still hold their shape.
2
Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
Aproximativ 1 min.
3
Add the yellow onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
Aproximativ 7 min.
4
Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
Aproximativ 1 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 2 min.
Nota bucătarului: Toasting the spices enhances their flavor.
6
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cooked red lentils, mixing thoroughly to combine.
Aproximativ 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.
Aproximativ 1 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 10 min.
13
Heat vegetable oil for frying in a deep pot or skillet to 175°C (350°F).
Aproximativ 5 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 6 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 1 min.
17
Serve hot and enjoy!

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Păstrare

Store leftover sambusas in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reîncălzire

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