Step 1
5 minIn 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

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.
*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.

plain flour
1000 g

unsalted butter
250 g
melted

canola oil
0.5 cup

milk
0.5 cup
room temperature

white vinegar
1 tbsp

table salt
1 tsp

white sugar
1 tbsp

warm water
0.5 cup
as needed

feta cheese
1 cup
crumbled

halloumi cheese
1 cup
finely diced or grated

mozzarella cheese
2 cup
shredded

nigella seeds
1.5 tsp

plain flour
1000 g

unsalted butter
250 g
melted

canola oil
0.5 cup

milk
0.5 cup
room temperature

white vinegar
1 tbsp

table salt
1 tsp

white sugar
1 tbsp

warm water
0.5 cup
as needed

feta cheese
1 cup
crumbled

halloumi cheese
1 cup
finely diced or grated

mozzarella cheese
2 cup
shredded

nigella seeds
1.5 tsp

canola oil
1 to-taste
for frying
In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, canola oil, milk, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir well to blend.
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.
Knead for about 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Cover the dough with plastic wrap or a damp towel and let it rest at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
Meanwhile, combine all cheeses and nigella seeds in a bowl. Mix well until evenly combined.
Roll the dough out thinly (around 2 mm thick) and cut circles using a round cutter (about 10–12 cm diameter).
Place a spoonful of cheese filling in the center, fold into a half-moon, and press edges firmly to seal.
Heat canola oil in a deep pan to 180°C.
Fry sambousek in small batches until golden and blistered, flipping once.
Drain on a wire rack for maximum crispness.



