Rokak (Meat Pastry) Recipe Traditional Egyptian Recipes

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground chicken is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Spinach offers similar nutrients, while cabbage is often less costly.

Preheat the oven.

In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of margarine or oil over medium heat.

Sauté the finely chopped onion until translucent.

Add the minced meat and cook until browned.

Stir in cumin, paprika, black pepper, coriander, and salt; mix well.

Add chicken broth and let it simmer for a few minutes.

Take the crispy flat bread and layer the meat mixture on top.

Fold the bread over the filling and place it on a baking tray.

Brush with melted margarine or ghee.

Bake in the oven until golden brown and crispy.

Cooking Techniques

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