Sambusac
- 1/2 pound of cooked garbanzo beans (or 1 can)
- large bunch of chopped parsley or cilantro
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves of diced fresh garlic
- 1 pound of flour
- 1/2 pack of active yeast
- Spices: cumin, corriander, curry powder, salt, hot sauce, etc. to taste
Bread dough: You can use any bread dough recipe, or even buy it prepared in the supermarket. However, I simply mix a little salt, the flour with yeast and warm water. Add enough lukewarm water (about 1.5 cups) to the flour until you can work with it as a pliable dough. Allow it to rest in a warm covered area for 30-60 minutes.
Filling: Saute onions and garlic in a frying pan on medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the cooked garbanzo and spices and mash the ingredients unti you make a paste. Remove from heat and mix in the chopped parsley and salt to taste.
Frying: Now, divide the risen dough into about 15 balls. Flatten out each ball into a circle of about 3 inches in diameter. Place large spoonful of the garbanzo mixture in the center of the dough and fold over the sides to form a closed pocket. Fry your simbusak in a generous portion of oil, flipping once to brown each side. Serve as a side dish or main course. It's sooo good! Although chickpeas are the traditional simbusak filling, you can make it tasy with ground meat, or even cheese.