Best 3 Malawah Recipes
If you're looking for a delicious and authentic Yemeni flatbread that's sure to impress your friends and family, look no further than malawah. This layered, flaky bread is made with a simple dough of flour, water, and salt, and cooked on a hot griddle until golden brown. While the traditional method of cooking malawah involves using a saj, a large, convex griddle, you can easily make it at home using a regular skillet or griddle. With its crispy exterior and soft, chewy interior, malawah is the perfect accompaniment to any meal. Whether you serve it with stews, dips, or simply spread with butter and honey, this versatile bread is sure to be a hit.
Let's cook with our recipes!
MALAWAH (SOMALI SWEET PANCAKE)
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Beat or whisk all ingredients together in a bowl. Alternatively, mix together with a hand-held blender.
- Heat up a frying pan with enough butter or oil to lightly coat surface.
- Ladle some batter into pan and swirl such that batter distributes to make a thin layer which spreads towards curving sides of pan
- Fry for about a minute or until lightly golden, then flip over and fry another minute or so on the other side.
- Serve malawah by spreading melted butter and honey on top or sprinkling some sugar on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 43 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 4 g, ServingSize 10 to 12 pancakes, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
MALAWAH
This is a flaky Yemenite bread that my friend Yechiel taught me to make in Israel. It is delicious with puréed tomatoes and zhoug (a spicy condiment--I posted the recipe separately) or with honey. Well worth the effort! (Cook time is rest time).
Provided by Miraklegirl
Categories Breads
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Sift the baking powder into the flour, make a well in the center and add water, 1 tablespoon of the butter, salt, sugar and vinegar.
- Knead to a smooth elastic consistency.
- Cut into 6 equal portions,and allow to "rest" in a cool place for 20 minutes Flatten each piece to a 6-inch round.
- Brush each round with the melted butter, then roll it into a tight sausage shape Allow the rolls to rest for 20 minutes.
- Repeat the flattening,rolling and brushing procedure twice more, waiting 20 minutes between rolling and re-flattening (final results should be flat like pita).
- Using a non-stick skillet/frying pan, fry the malawah on both sides until golden brown, flipping them over at half time.
MALAWACH ( YEMENITE FRIED DOUGH)
.This recipe I got from a true yemenite, that her family has made this for years, this is a genuine recipe, and is very very good.
Provided by jewels catering
Categories Breads
Time 2h4m
Yield 6 pancakes, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Procedure:.
- 1.Put flour and salt in food processor and add water. (Use plastic blade.).
- 2.Process until dough forms a ball.
- 3.Add more flour or water as needed. Dough should be very soft, but not sticky.
- 4.Transfer dough to a bowl, cover and let stand 1 hour.
- 5.Divide it into 2 parts.
- 6.Roll out 1 part and spread with half the margarine.
- 7.Fold in thirds, roll out and fold in thirds again. Do this 1 more time.
- 8.Let stand covered with a damp towel for 1 hour.
- 9.Do the same with rest of dough.
- 10.Divide dough in thirds.
- 11.Roll out each piece very thinly.
- 12.Heat skillet add 1 tsp margarine and fry bread in until golden brown. Flip over and cook second side until golden too.
- 13.Transfer to a warm plate while you do the rest.
- 14.Serve warm with hummus or a tomato sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.6, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 2.7, Sodium 567.8, Carbohydrate 39.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 0.1, Protein 5.5
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
- Make sure your cooking oil is hot enough before adding the malawah.
- Cook the malawah over medium-low heat so that it has time to cook through without burning.
- Flip the malawah halfway through cooking to ensure that it cooks evenly.
- Serve the malawah immediately with your favorite toppings.
Conclusion:
Malawah is a delicious and versatile flatbread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a popular street food in Yemen and is also a staple in many homes. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, malawah is a great option for anyone who wants to try something new and delicious. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give malawah a try. You won't be disappointed!
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