Cheese sambousek

• feta↗200g g

  crumbs or stretchy Kashkaval cheese, grated

• nigella seeds↗2 tbsp tbsp
• plain flour↗1 tbsp tbsp

  plus extra for dusting

• sambousek or filo pastry sheets↗300-400g g

  cut into strips 8-10 cm wide

• vegetable oil↗500ml ml

  for frying

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine the cheese and nigella seeds in a bowl until smooth. Transfer the flour to another bowl and gradually whisk in 250 ml of water, then set aside.

2. 2

   Lightly dust a clean work surface with flour and lay out one strip of dough. Add 1 tsp of the cheese mixture near the top corner, then start folding into a triangle until you reach the bottom end of the strip.

3. 3

   Brush the end of the dough strip with the flour‑water mixture and seal the triangle. Transfer to a parchment‑lined baking tray and repeat with the remaining strips and mixture.

4. 4

   Pour the oil into a large pot, filling it no more than half full. Heat until the oil reaches 180 °C on a thermometer or a bread cube browns in 30 seconds, then fry the parcels in batches of 6‑8 for 1‑2 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to a rack lined with paper towels and serve warm.