Sambousek (Lebanese Fried Cheese Pastries)

Ingredients

• •2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• •1/4 cup olive oil
• •3/4 cup warm water
• •3/4 tsp salt
• •1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• •1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• •1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• •2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
• •4 cups vegetable oil for frying

Directions

1. 1Mix flour, salt, olive oil, and warm water into a smooth non-yeasted dough.
2. 2Knead for 4 minutes, cover, and rest the dough for 20 minutes.
3. 3Combine feta, mozzarella, parsley, and mint in a bowl.
4. 4Roll the dough thin, cut circles, add cheese filling, and fold each into a half-moon.
5. 5Crimp the edges firmly and fry at 350°F (175°C) for 2–3 minutes per side.
6. 6Drain the sambousek on paper towel and serve warm.

💡 Keep the dough thin and the seam firmly crimped; thick dough overwhelms the cheese and loose seams open in the fryer.

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