Sha-Balé (Meat Pastry)

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Serves: 4 or 5

Ingredients:

3 finely chopped medium Onions
• 1 tablespoon of freshly ground Ginger and Garlic
• 2 tablespoons of Cooking Oil
• 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
• 1 tablespoon of Cooking Salt
• 2 tablespoons of Soya Sauce
• 1 teaspoon of Sesame Oil
• 2 tablespoons of Hot Water
• 2lb Minced Lamb or Beef
• 6 cups of Self-Raising Flour
• Cold Water

Directions:

1.Add the cold water to the flour a little at a time.
2.Knead the dough for about 4-5 minutes.
3.Leave the dough to stand for a while at room temperature. 1.Add the hot water, chopped onion, oil, salt and spices to the mince and mix them well.
2.Roll out the dough as thin as possible (on a well floured surface) and cut them into 4 inch rounds.
3.Put 2 teaspoons of the meat mixture on the round and flatten it down a little.
4.Put another round on top and pinch the edges together tightly.
5.Deep fry the sha-balé in moderately hot oil (only cook a few at a time).
6.Drain thoroughly on kitchen roll.
7.Sha-balé can also be shallow fried on a low gas (but remember to fry the mince and onions first).
8.Serve the sha-balé hot with chilli sauce.