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Cheese Sambousek

Kelly
Cheese Sambousek - Crispy, chewy Middle Eastern cheese rolls filled with herbed Egyptian white cheese and mozzarella.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 20 sambousek
Calories 194 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 20 eggroll wrappers
  • 200 grams Egyptian white cheese - Domyati or Istanbuli 7oz
  • 300 grams shredded mozzarella 10.6oz
  • 1 egg
  • 1 handful parsley chopped
  • 1 handful mint chopped
  • vegetable oil for deep frying

Instructions
 

  • Process cheeses and egg in food processor til well combined.
  • Add chopped parsley and mint and pulse a few times until distributed.
  • Roll up eggroll style in wrappers as in photo above, brushing end with water.
  • Deep fry in 350 degree F oil until golden or brush with oil and air fry until golden brown

Notes

  • Nutritional information shown for brushing with 2 tablespoons oil and air frying.

Nutrition

Calories: 194kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 9gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 346mgPotassium: 51mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 243IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 163mgIron: 1mg
Keyword sambousek
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