Sambos (Fried Beef Pastries)
SnackMadagascar

SambosFried Beef Pastries

These crisp triangular pastries are filled with warmly spiced beef and fried until golden. Serve them fresh while the filling is still hot.

Prep

40m

Cook

25m

Serves

8

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
1272kcal

Calories

16g

Protein

122g

Fat

31g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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8

Wrappers

  • 400g
    Pastry Sheets (thawed if frozen)

Filling

  • 500g
    Ground Beef
  • 160g
    Onion (finely chopped)
  • 15g
    Garlic (crushed)
  • 6g
    Curry Powder
  • 3g
    Chili Powder
  • 10g
    Salt
  • 2g
    Black Pepper

Wrappers

  • 1pcs
    Egg (beaten)

Frying

  • 900ml
    Vegetable Oil

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Method

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7 steps
  1. 01

    Heat a small spoonful of the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook the onion until soft, then add the ground beef and cook until browned and at least 71°C (160°F).

  2. 02

    Stir in the garlic, curry powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook until fragrant, then cool completely.

  3. 03

    Divide the pastry sheets and filling into matching portions.

  4. 04

    Place filling on each piece of pastry and fold into tightly sealed triangular parcels. Brush the edges with the beaten egg to help seal them.

  5. 05

    Heat the rest of the vegetable oil in a deep pan to 180°C (350°F).

  6. 06

    Fry in batches until crisp and deep golden.

  7. 07

    Drain well and serve hot.

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