Somali Food Classes- How to Cook the Best Malawah Thanks to Chef Nadifa. #somalifood

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a cost-effective alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Honey offers a natural sweetness with additional flavor.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: none

Flaxseed meal serves as a vegan binder.

Mix flour, salt, and sugar in a bowl.

Dissolve yeast in warm water and let sit until frothy, about 5 minutes.

Add yeast mixture to the flour mixture and knead until smooth, about 10 minutes.

Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Divide the dough into equal portions and flatten each into a thin round.

Spread ghee over each round and fold into a square.

Let the folded dough rest for 15 minutes.

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a little ghee.

Cook each folded round until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Serve warm with honey or syrup.

Cooking Techniques

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