Seeni Sambol, a spicy and sweet Shri-Lankan caramelized onion relish helps brighten up this savory turnover with spices like crushed red pepper and ground cardamom, offering an exciting glimpse into flavor innovation from a global standpoint. It also makes for an extremely convenient grab-and-go lunch or elaborate snack!
This recipe is featured in the Beyond Heat Trend of the Flavor Forecast 23rd Edition. Explore more Flavor Forecast recipes here.
Ingredients
- Seeni Sambol
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 each red onion large, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 5 each dried curry leaves finely, Crushed
- 1 teaspoon Red Pepper, Crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon Cardamom
- 1/8 teaspoon Cloves, Ground
- 1 each Cinnamon Sticks
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Savory Beef Turnovers
- 1 pound beef, Ground
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper, pure, Ground
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 pound () oyster mushrooms, cut into strips, 8 ounces
- 3 Cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup scallion
- 2 sheets puff pastry, quartered, frozen, thawed
Nutrition Information
(per serving)
Seeni Sambol, a spicy and sweet Shri-Lankan caramelized onion relish helps brighten up this savory turnover with spices like crushed red pepper and ground cardamom, offering an exciting glimpse into flavor innovation from a global standpoint. It also makes for an extremely convenient grab-and-go lunch or elaborate snack!
This recipe is featured in the Beyond Heat Trend of the Flavor Forecast 23rd Edition. Explore more Flavor Forecast recipes here.
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Instructions
Seeni Sambol
- Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add remaining ingredients, stirring to mix well. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover. Cook 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender and caramelized. Discard cinnamon stick. Hold chutney refrigerated until ready to assemble turnovers.
Turnovers
- Mix ground beef, onion powder, first amount of salt and pepper in medium bowl. Set aside. Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, garlic and second amount of salt. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until mushrooms are softened and garlic is lightly browned. Remove from heat.
Assemble
- Arrange pastry squares on large parchment-lined baking pan. Divide Seeni Sambol mixture and spread on center of pastry squares. Divide beef mixture and place on top of Seeni Sambol. Layer with mushrooms. Fold in 2 opposite corners of pastry to enclose filling, pinching to seal in center. Hold refrigerated for service.
Service
- Set oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush pastry with egg wash.
- Bake 20 minutes until pastry is lightly browned and crisp, and beef is cooked through. Serve hot.
