Egyptian Sambusak with Spiced Meat

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Brown the beef and onion until the pan is dry; season with cumin, allspice, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and parsley, then cool.

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20 sambusak wrappers or thin pastry rounds

3/4 pound ground beef

1 onion, finely chopped

2 tablespoons chopped parsley

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon allspice

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Salt and black pepper

Neutral oil, for frying

Flour paste, for sealing

Cool and dry the filling before wrapping.

Do not salt pastries after frying; season the filling correctly.

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