Malawach is Yemenite flaky bread that the Jewish community of Aden brought to Israel in Operation Magic Carpet. It is pan fried and served with fried egg and spicy cilantro sauce. It's Sunday breakfast from Jerusalem markets and street stalls.
Mediterranean
Malawach with egg and sauce
Malawach with egg and sauce from Israel: traditional recipe step by step, with chef tips and clear timings.
- Israel
- Main course
- High protein
- medium
30 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 425 kcal
- Protein 16 g
- Fiber 3 g
- Carbohydrates 48 g
- Fat 20 g
- Sodium 580 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Malawach with egg and sauce is an Israeli preparation with medium difficulty. Reserve about 45 minutes in total (30 for mise en place and preparation, 15 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 400 g of wheat flour.
- Have ready: 250 ml of warm water.
- Have ready: 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Have ready: 50 g of melted butter.
- Have ready: 4 eggs.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Knead flour
Knead flour, water and salt; Divide into balls and roll out thinly, spreading butter between layers. The dough should be smooth and elastic; If it breaks when stretched, add liquid one at a time.
The dough should be smooth and elastic; If it breaks when stretched, add liquid one at a time
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Fold into a square and stretch again to create sheets
Fold square and stretch again to create sheets.
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Fry in a pan with a little oil until golden brown on both sides and…
Fry in a pan with a little oil until golden brown on both sides and crispy. Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later.
Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later
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Prepare sauce by cooking tomato with tomato paste and paprika 8 minutes
Prepare tomato sauce by cooking with tomato paste and paprika for 8 minutes.
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Fry eggs to taste or serve over hot malawach
Fry eggs to taste or serve over hot malawach.
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Serve with tomato sauce and spicy Yemeni-Israeli style zhoug
Serve with tomato sauce and spicy Yemeni-Israeli style zhoug.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Version with whole wheat pasta or brown rice for greater fiber content.
- Vegan dairy-free version using plant-based cheese or cream alternatives.
- Mild version by reducing chilies and hot spices by half.
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