Cheese Sambusak
Servings 24 Bourekas
Calories 80kcal
Ingredients
For Dough:
- 2 Cups Flour
- 1/2 Cup Water warm (more if needed)
- 1/4 Cup plus 2 Tablespoons of Vegetable Oil
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
For Filling
- 1 Egg
- 1 Cup Ricotta Cheese
- 1/4 cup Mozzarella shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Top
- 1 Egg
- Splash of Water
- Sesame Seeds
Instructions
For Dough
- Preheat oven to 400°F
- In a bowl, mix the flour and salt
- Add the water and mix until a dough starts to form
- Add the oil and continue mixing until smooth
- If the dough feels dry, add 1–2 tablespoons of water
- Knead for 3–4 minutes until soft and pliable
- Cover and let rest for 15 minutes
For Filling
- In a bowl, whisk the egg
- Add ricotta, mozzarella, salt, and pepper
- Mix until creamy and combined
For Egg Wash
- Whisk egg with water and set aside
Assembly
- Roll dough thin (about 1/8 inch thick)
- Cut circles using a glass or cookie cutter
- Add 1 teaspoon of filling to the center
- Fold into a half-moon shape
- Seal edges tightly using your fingers or a fork
- Place on a lined baking sheet
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle sesame seeds
- Bake for 15–18 minutes or until golden
Notes
- If dough feels dry, add water 1 tablespoon at a time
- Do not overfill, or they will open while baking
- You can freeze unbaked sambusak and bake straight from frozen
- Ricotta alone is mild; adding mozzarella improves flavor and texture
- Make sure to seal edges well to prevent leaks
- Do not overfill, or they will open while baking
- You can freeze unbaked sambusak and bake straight from frozen
- Ricotta alone is mild; adding mozzarella improves flavor and texture
- Make sure to seal edges well to prevent leaks
Nutrition
Serving: 1pastry | Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 26mg | Vitamin A: 65IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.6mg
