Mtabaq lahem

Recipe by:meedo


For dough :
1 1/2 cup white flour.
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour.
1 teaspoon baking powder.
1/4 teaspoon salt.
2 Tablespoons olive oil.
1 1/3 cup water.

For filling:
1/2 Tablespoon olive oil.
500 g ground meat.
1/4 teaspoon black paper.
1 teaspoon salt or to taste.
1 small onion, chopped.
3 boiled eggs.
1/4 cup cheddar cheese cubed.
2 Tablespoons parsley, chopped.

Olive oil, extra for cook the Mtabaq.



1)For filling: Heat oil in large pan, cook onion until browned lightly, add meat and spices,cook,stirring, until browned,remove from pan.


2)Add boiled eggs, cheddar cheese and parsley.

3)For dough: place all ingredients in the bowl of mixer ,beat 3 minutes to make a soft dough.

4)Divide dough into 12 pieces.

5)Roll each portion into square.

6)Drop a 3-4 Tablespoons of filling into centre of each square ,fold over to enclose filling.

7)Heat oil in large pan, cook Mtabaq until browned on both sides.

8)serve with soup or green salad.