Degchi
A folded, pan-fried stuffed pastry — thin dough wrapped around spiced minced meat, egg and onion, then pan-fried until crisp and layered. A popular Gulf street-food snack that easily becomes a weeknight home dinner.
Quick answer: 50 min in total · serves 4 · main ingredients: All-purpose flour, Minced meat, Onion, Eggs · amounts in metric and US
Ingredients
- 250 g 2 cup All-purpose flour
- 300 g 0.65 lb Minced meat
- 1 pc 1 pc Onion
- 2 pc 2 pc Eggs
- 1 tsp 1 tsp Mixed Arabic spice blend
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp Coriander
- 4 tbsp 4 tbsp Cooking oil
- to taste to taste Salt
Steps
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- Knead flour, a little oil, salt and water into a soft, elastic dough; rest for 30 minutes.⏱ Resting dough · 30 min
- Cook the minced meat with onion and baharat until browned and dry; cool slightly and mix in raw beaten egg and coriander.⏱ Cooking filling · 10 min
- Divide the dough and stretch each piece thin on an oiled surface; spoon filling onto one half and fold into a square parcel.
- Pan-fry the parcels in oil over medium heat, turning once, until golden and crisp on both sides.⏱ Pan-frying · 6 min
- Cut into quarters and serve hot.
- Transfer to a serving dish and serve while fresh.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Mutabbaq take?
50 minutes in total: about 30 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
Is Mutabbaq hard to make?
Degchi rates it medium. The method has 6 steps, and 3 of them have a timer you can start on this page.
How many people does Mutabbaq serve?
This recipe serves 4. Use the toggle above the ingredient list to see the amounts in metric or US measures. For more or fewer portions, scale every amount in the same proportion, or use the servings control in the Degchi app.
Is Mutabbaq halal, vegetarian or eggless?
It is marked halal in our recipe data. It is not vegetarian. It contains egg. It has no beef. Check the labels on any packaged ingredients for your own needs.
What will I probably need to buy for Mutabbaq?
Everyday staples that Degchi counts as pantry basics: mixed Arabic spice blend, cooking oil, salt. Fresh items you will probably need to buy: minced meat, onion, eggs, coriander. Lentils, grains and other dry goods: all-purpose flour.
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