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Malawach
Israel
Brought to Israel by Yemenite Jews. Now eaten by all Israelis, particularly on Saturday mornings.
Yemenite flaky flatbread — a laminated Yemenite dough fried until the layers separate and crisp. Eaten with tomato salsa, hard-boiled egg and z'hug chilli paste for breakfast.
Prep
30 mins
Cook
10 mins
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
425 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
400gplain flour
200mlwater
1 tspsalt
200gbutter or margarine, softened
Method
1
Make a soft dough. Rest 30 minutes. Divide into balls.
2
Flatten each ball. Spread butter over. Fold into layers. Flatten again.
3
Freeze 30 minutes.
4
Fry in a pan over medium heat 4-5 minutes each side until golden and flaky.
Chef's Tip
The freezing step sets the layers — unfrozen malawach fries flat rather than separating.
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