Sambusa served at Zaytoon Mediterranean Grill in Centennial, Colorado

Sambusa

Beef, cheese, or potato sambusa

Crispy sambusa pastries—beef, cheese, or potato—bridge Afghan and broader Mediterranean snack traditions. Perfect starters before grill plates.

How we make it

  1. 1Filled pastry folded and fried crisp
  2. 2Choose beef, cheese, or potato
  3. 3Serve hot as an appetizer
  4. 4Great with garlic dip or ezme