Mozambican Chamussas
Pork chamussas wrapped in filo pastry, with onion, garlic, and spices, baked until the pastry is golden.
This version of Mozambican chamussas uses filo pastry and a spiced pork filling. The consulted recipe bakes them; other sources describe chamussas with different doughs and fillings, so this is one variation, not the only way to make them.
Method
- 01
Soften the onion and garlic
Heat the oil in a pot and set aside a little to seal the chamussas. Add the onion and garlic and cook until translucent.
- 02
Cook the filling
Add the pork, sugar, cumin, saffron, pepper, cloves, cinnamon, and curry. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat begins to cook and most of the liquid has evaporated.
- 03
Finish and cool the filling
Stir in the white vinegar, mix, and remove the pot from the heat. Let the filling cool before assembling the chamussas.
- 04
Fill and fold
Place a strip of filo pastry on the work surface and put a spoonful of filling near one end. Fold it over itself repeatedly to form a triangle. Use a little of the reserved oil to seal the edge, and repeat with the remaining pastry and filling.
- 05
Bake
Arrange the chamussas on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Bake at 200 °C for 10–15 minutes, turning them halfway through.
15 min
Ingredients
Sources and review
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