Samusa Thoke

Name: Samusa Thoke
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Myanmar
Ingredients: Vegetable or potato samosas, halved or quartered — 6; Shredded cabbage — 2 cups (140 g / 5 oz); Onion, thinly sliced — 1; Chickpea flour — 2 tbsp; Vegetable or chicken stock — 1 cup (240 ml / 8 fl oz); Fish sauce or soy sauce — 2 tbsp; Lime juice — 1 tbsp; Chillies, sliced — 1–2; Chopped coriander and mint — 2 tbsp; Oil — 1 tbsp

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15 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

Servings

Ingredients

Vegetable or potato samosas, halved or quartered — 6
Shredded cabbage — 2 cups (140 g / 5 oz)
Onion, thinly sliced — 1
Chickpea flour — 2 tbsp
Vegetable or chicken stock — 1 cup (240 ml / 8 fl oz)
Fish sauce or soy sauce — 2 tbsp
Lime juice — 1 tbsp
Chillies, sliced — 1–2
Chopped coriander and mint — 2 tbsp
Oil — 1 tbsp

Method

Whisk the chickpea flour with the stock in a small saucepan and simmer for 4–5 minutes, stirring, until slightly thickened into a light sauce; season with fish sauce or soy sauce.
In a large bowl, combine the halved samosas, shredded cabbage and sliced onion.
Pour the warm sauce over the mixture.
Add the lime juice, sliced chilli, chopped herbs and oil.
Toss gently to combine, being careful not to break the samosas apart too much.
Serve immediately while the samosas are still slightly warm and crisp.

Introduction: A warm salad built around crumbled fried samosas tossed with cabbage, herbs and a tangy, savoury dressing, an inventive Burmese starter.

Cultural Background: Samusa thoke reflects Myanmar’s habit of transforming leftovers into something new, taking day-old or freshly fried samosas and turning them into a warm, herb-flecked salad, a beloved dish that showcases the country’s playful approach to texture and flavour.

Tips: Use freshly fried or freshly reheated samosas so they retain some crispness even after being tossed. Toss gently to keep the samosa pieces relatively intact within the salad.

Variations: Add crushed peanuts for extra crunch. Use meat-filled samosas for a heartier version.

Storage: Best assembled and eaten immediately; components can be prepared ahead and combined just before serving.

Reheating: Not typically reheated once assembled, as the dish is meant to be a mix of warm and fresh elements.

Nutrition: Per serving (approx.): 260 kcal, 8 g protein, 12 g fat, 32 g carbohydrate.

FAQs:

Q: Can I use store-bought samosas?

A: Yes, this is a common and practical approach, especially

Q: Is this dish spicy?

A: Mildly, with heat adjustable by the amount of chilli used.