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  3. Cheese Sambousek

Cheese Sambousek

By:samiraelkhafir
•Original Recipe

Indulge in these golden, flaky Cheese Sambousek pastries filled with a delicious blend of feta, halloumi, and mozzarella cheeses. Perfectly seasoned with nigella seeds, these Lebanese treats offer a cheesy, cultural delight that crisps up beautifully when fried.

Details

Skill Level
Medium
Cook Time
105 min
Servings
24
Serving Size
1 piece
Est. Calories
397 per serving
Carbs
35g (13%)
Protein
12g (24%)
Fats
23.4g (30%)
Daily Diet
2000 cal (20%)

*Percent daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, the US national average.

Skill Level
Medium
Cook Time
105 min
Servings
24
Serving Size
1 piece
Est. Calories
397 per serving
Carbs
35g (13%)
Protein
12g (24%)
Fats
23.4g (30%)
Daily Diet
2000 cal (20%)

*Percent daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, the US national average.

Ingredients

Plain Flour

plain flour

1000 g

Salted Butter

unsalted butter

250 g

melted

Canola Oil

canola oil

0.5 cup

Milk

milk

0.5 cup

room temperature

White Vinegar

white vinegar

1 tbsp

Table Salt

table salt

1 tsp

White Sugar

white sugar

1 tbsp

Warm Water

warm water

0.5 cup

as needed

Feta Cheese

feta cheese

1 cup

crumbled

Halloumi Cheese

halloumi cheese

1 cup

finely diced or grated

Mozzarella Cheese

mozzarella cheese

2 cup

shredded

Nigella Seeds

nigella seeds

1.5 tsp

Plain Flour

plain flour

1000 g

Salted Butter

unsalted butter

250 g

melted

Canola Oil

canola oil

0.5 cup

Milk

milk

0.5 cup

room temperature

White Vinegar

white vinegar

1 tbsp

Table Salt

table salt

1 tsp

White Sugar

white sugar

1 tbsp

Warm Water

warm water

0.5 cup

as needed

Feta Cheese

feta cheese

1 cup

crumbled

Halloumi Cheese

halloumi cheese

1 cup

finely diced or grated

Mozzarella Cheese

mozzarella cheese

2 cup

shredded

Nigella Seeds

nigella seeds

1.5 tsp

Canola Oil

canola oil

1 to-taste

for frying

Cooking Steps

1

Step 1

5 min

In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, canola oil, milk, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir well to blend.

Ingredients used:

  • 250 g•unsalted butter
  • 0.5 cup•canola oil
  • 0.5 cup•milk
  • 1 tbsp•white vinegar
  • 1 tsp•table salt
  • 1 tbsp•white sugar
2

Step 2

5 min

Add the flour while mixing until a dough starts to form. Add warm water a little at a time until you get a soft, smooth dough.

Ingredients used:

  • 1000 g•plain flour
  • 0.5 cup•warm water
3

Step 3

7 min

Knead for about 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

4

Step 4

60 min

Cover the dough with plastic wrap or a damp towel and let it rest at room temperature for at least 1 hour.

5

Step 5

5 min

Meanwhile, combine all cheeses and nigella seeds in a bowl. Mix well until evenly combined.

Ingredients used:

  • 1 cup•feta cheese
  • 1 cup•halloumi cheese
  • 2 cup•mozzarella cheese
  • 1.5 tsp•nigella seeds
6

Step 6

10 min

Roll the dough out thinly (around 2 mm thick) and cut circles using a round cutter (about 10–12 cm diameter).

7

Step 7

10 min

Place a spoonful of cheese filling in the center, fold into a half-moon, and press edges firmly to seal.

8

Step 8

5 min

Heat canola oil in a deep pan to 180°C.

Ingredients used:

  • 1 to-taste•canola oil
9

Step 9

10 min

Fry sambousek in small batches until golden and blistered, flipping once.

10

Step 10

3 min

Drain on a wire rack for maximum crispness.

Dietary Information & Meal Category

RamadanAppetizersLebanese

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