Cheese sambousek
Instructions
Tips
To ensure snacks that are beautifully golden and have a crispy exterior and soft interior, the oil needs to be at the correct temperature. Heat the oil at medium heat and use a cooking thermometer to monitor it. When it reaches the desired temperature of 180-190°C, cook a few treats at a time so you do not lower the oil's temperature. This can lead to them becoming soggy rather than crispy as they are more likely to absorb the oil if it is not warm enough.
Questions about cheese sambousek
Use our recipe for sambousek with cheese to create a delicious starter, snack, or side to complete your evening meal. Learn more about the crispy treats below by having a look at our answers to the most frequently asked questions about them.
Ingredients
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Sambousek filo pastry
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10 |
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Halloumi cheese
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250 g |
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Cream cheese
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500 g |
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Egg
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1 |
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Ground mint
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1 tbsp |
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Fresh parsley
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25 g |
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Black pepper
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1 tbsp |
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Fennel seeds
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1 tbsp |
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Vegetable oil
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240 ml |
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Crispy traditional cheese sambousek
Cheese sambousek are a favourite for many and it is no wonder why. The combination of soft, savoury filling and fried filo pastry is scrumptious. The snack-sized triangles are beautifully golden and when served warm, the contrast between the crisp exterior and the gooey centre truly shines. Fold them in advance and cook them right as you are about to begin your iftar meal to enjoy them at their very best; warm and crispy with melted cheese inside.
Halloumi and cream cheese filling
The soft, warm filling of these crispy halloumi sambousek is incredibly flavourful. The halloumi has a fresh, tangy taste with plenty of saltiness and umami. The combination of this and the mild-tasting, fresh cream cheese serves to give the filling a crumbly and creamy texture. Flavoured with fennel seeds, parsley, and mint, the filling is enriched with sweet, peppery, citrussy, and herbaceous notes that make its flavour profile quite complex.
Enjoy the delightful fried triangles as starters, snacks, or sides
Cheese sambousek make for a delicious addition to any iftar meal. The golden triangles may be served as a starter, snack, or side to soups like broccoli soup with cream or creamy tomato and vegetable soup to offer a bit of crunch, or fresh salads such as roasted vegetable and feta quinoa salad and traditional rocca salad to make them more filling.
The best sambousek dough is a nutty filo pastry. This pastry, which is used in sweet and savoury dishes alike, is rolled very thin and has an incredible ability to become deliciously crispy and flaky when fried or baked. This makes it perfect for treats like these where you have a soft and creamy filling that pairs well with an exterior that is the opposite.
Experiment with the cheese sambousek filling
Mixing up this cheese sambousek recipe is incredibly easy as the two kinds of cheese taste great with a vast array of different ingredients. Some tasty options include mixing halloumi and cream cheese with vegetables like leek, onion, garlic, or raw spinach. Leek, onion, and garlic will give the filling even more depth as they provide a lovely, sweet savouriness, while spinach will brighten the rich, cheesy filling through its sharp, tasty bitterness.
Adding chopped walnuts and a pinch of nutmeg is also a delicious idea. The warmth of the spice and the buttery nuttiness of the walnuts pair beautifully with the savoury, spiced cheese filling. The nuts also add a bit of crunch to create a wonderful textural contrast.
