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Cheese Sambousek
Sambousek golden flaky pastry filled with cheesy goodness
Dough
Ingredients:
• 1 kg plain flour
• 250 g unsalted butter, melted
• ½ cup canola oil
• ½ cup milk (room temperature)
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar (this helps the pastry blister beautifully)
• 1 teaspoon table salt
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• Warm water, as needed (start with 1/2 cup and add gradually until dough comes together)
• Canola oil, for frying
Method:
• Mix wet ingredients: 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 — it should be pliable but not sticky.
• Knead: Knead for about 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
• Rest: Cover the dough with plastic wrap or a damp towel and let it rest at room temperature for at least 1 hour (you can go up to 3 hours).
• Roll and shape:
• Roll the dough out thinly (around 2 mm thick).
• 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 (you can crimp with a fork or twist the edges).
• Fry:
• 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 (not paper towel — it traps steam).
Cheese Filling
Ingredients:
• 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 cup halloumi cheese, finely diced or grated
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1½ teaspoons nigella seeds
Method:
• Combine all cheeses and nigella seeds in a bowl.
• Mix well until evenly combined.

This is cheese sambusk, a little golden pastry that’s so flaky, it just melts in your mouth. And I’ve filled it with some halumi cheese, mozzarella, and nigella seeds. Some people call this sambusk, samosas, empanadas, pushkis, or pestalito. Depending on where you’re from, the fillings could change. Some people fill theirs with meat, veggies, cheese, or even some sweet variations are out there as well. But it’s all the same idea. One fold, some pinches, and you’re ready to go. The best part of this is you can actually have it prepped ahead in time, stored in your freezer. So, all you simply need to do is fry it up to add it as a side on your meal. From Middle Eastern feasts to street food around the world, you tell me, where are you from, what do you call this, and what do you fill it with? Cuz I’m just so curious, and I love trying different things. This is one of my favorites, and I have listed the full recipe in the captions for you guys. These little golden pastries of goodness are so flaky that you definitely don’t want to make this mistake and drop it on the floor cuz it will end up being everywhere. But before I clean up, time to have a taste test and enjoy. Again, full recipes in the caption, guys, or pinned in the comments.