Middle Eastern Empanada (Sambusac)
Savor the flavors of the Middle East with our Sambusac, a baked pastry similar to an empanada stuffed with spiced chickpeas and caramelized onions. Paired with our unique Zhugichurri Sauce, a bold fusion of zesty chimichurri and spicy, herby zhug, it’s a flavor-packed experience like no other. This dish combines authentic culinary tradition with modern innovation for a delightful twist in a comforting snack. Perfect for sharing or indulging, let the fusion of flavors transport your taste buds!
Nutritional facts
Protein
10g
Carbs
50g
Calories
460
Fat
25g
Ingredients
Canola and Olive Oil Blend, Turmeric, Empanada Dough, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Sherry Vinegar, Coriander, Black Pepper, Cumin, Cilantro, Garlic, Granulated Onion, Onion, Kosher Salt, Jalapeno Peppers, Canned Chickpeas, Lemon Juice, Italian Parsley, Paprika
Reviews
4.2
Based on 32 reviews
The Epanada dough became hard. Not enough filling to get a good bite.
Thomas · 03/26/25
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About Einat Admony
Chef Einat Admony, known as the ultimate balaboosta (meaning "perfect housewife" inYiddish) is the James Beard nominated chef and owner of Balaboosta, the fine diningMiddle Eastern & Israeli restaurant and the beloved fast casual falafel chain, Taïm.
Admony is a pillar of the international Israeli cooking community. Her food tells anintricate story of strong immigrant roots and living the American Dream. Having grownup in Tel Aviv, she served as a cook in the Israeli Army before traveling Europe to workin kitchens, and eventually landing in New York City as an ambitious young chef. After15+ years leading the New York culinary scene and establishing multiple restaurants,Admony continues to innovate and inspire with elevated yet comforting homestylecooking from her childhood.
Admony is a double-time champion and competitor of Food Network’s Chopped andThrowdown! with Bobby Flay. She has been featured by The New York Times, BonAppetit, HuffPost, Forbes, among many others. Admony has authored two cookbookswith Artisan Books: Balaboosta (2013) and Shuk (2019). In 2014, she was a recipient ofthe Great Immigrants award from Carnegie Corporation of New York for exemplarycontributions to American life.
Outside of leading several expanding food businesses, Admony can be found at homein Brooklyn or at her country house in the Hudson Valley, cooking for her two children,Liam and Mika, her husband and business partner, Stefan Nafziger, and a steadystream of dinner party guests.
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