Cultural Cooking Roy Family Sambusa By Jane Roy The Delaware Legion: A Community Hub The Delaware Legion Branch #598 opened its doors 63 years ago on the site of the former Supertest Gas Station at the junction of Gideon and Longwoods Road. The idea of establishing a legion in Delaware originated from a small group of people who regularly gathered at Ross and Marg Jackson’s home. Key members of that group included Vince Keay, Gord Thurlow, and Charlie Ellacott, whose wife, Bea, was a veteran of WWII and a Ladies Auxiliary member for years. Since its humble beginnings, the Delaware Legion has grown to 226 active members and become a gathering place for the community, offering weekly and monthly social opportunities, such as card games, pool tournaments, and live music. They also host wing nights on Thursdays and home-cooked lunches on Fridays. When Achan and Ater arrived to join their sister Abuk, I figured it was time to learn some east african dishes. I am a hopeless cook, so I turned to some South Sudanese friends for help! They came over and taught me this sambusa recipe (similar to a samosa). The Roy twist was to hide as many vegetables in it as possible (minced zucchini, broccoli etc...). As the kids grew, it became a dinner staple, appearing often in kids lunches and whenever a family recipe was required for the school cookbook. But best of all? The kids and I would make it together. Roy Family Sambusa (An east African Samosa) Ingredients 1 (14 ounce) package spring roll or egg roll wrappers 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 pounds ground beef (potatoes are used for vegetarian option) 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground cardamom (nutmeg is a substitute) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 onion, finely chopped (vegetables such as leeks, corn, peas or carrots may be added) 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon water, or as needed 1 quart oil for frying Directions 1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, and cook, stirring until the onions are transparent. Add any vegetables and stir until tender. Add ground beef, and cook until about halfway done. Season with cumin, cardamom, salt and pepper. Mix well, and continue cooking until beef has browned. 2. In a small dish or cup, mix together the flour and water to make a thin paste. Using one wrapper at a time, fold into the shape of a cone. Fill the cone with the meat mixture, close the top, and seal with the paste. Repeat until wraps or filling are used up. 3. Heat the oil to 365 degrees F ( 170 degrees C) in a deep- fryer or deep heavy pot. There should be enough oil to submerge the wraps. Fry the Sambusa a few at a time until golden brown. Remove carefully to drain on paper towels. Aerial view of the Delaware Legion as it is today. “All they want for Christmas is You” “Often, we hear how welcoming a community we provide at the Delaware Legion,” says Cathy Kelday, 1st Vice President. “It’s a place where you can come in alone and find a friendly conversation or join in watching a sporting event.” Besides hosting activities and events, the Legion supports the larger community by providing space for organizations and community members to rent for meetings and special events.
Here is the requisite first day of school photo from 2010.... when the kids were heading off to St. Martin’s. “The Delaware Legion is more than just a building,” adds Cathy. “It’s a community, a place to come together, a home base. We are proud of the open and friendly environment that we all create and how we contribute to our community. We are also proud of our focus on remembrance and caring for Vets.” If you’re interested in joining the Delaware Legion, membership applications are available online at www.legion.ca/join-us or in the branch. You do not need to be a veteran to join. Photos courtesy of the Delaware Legion, Branch #598 The Delaware Legion posts all events in the branch, located at 11577 Longwoods Road, in the village of Delaware. Find them on Instagram at delawarelegion598 and Facebook at delawarelegionbr#598. The Legion also works with local schools to run youth education programs, including poster competitions for Remembrance Day and public speaking competitions. In 2024, the Legion donated over $17,000 to local charities. Like all legions, the Delaware Legion relies on volunteers to organize events, and that includes their branch executive, who donate hundreds of hours to create a hub that not only focuses on community but also ensures remembrance of the sacrifices made for the freedoms we cherish.
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