Kombe Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced
• ½ cup ice-cold water (add gradually)
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice (to help with flakiness)
• 1 pound ground beef or lamb (lean)
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted (optional for added texture)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon rose water or orange blossom water (for authentic aroma)
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash to give a golden finish)