Egyptian Crispy Meat Pie "Roa'a" (also know as "Roqaq" or "Rokak")

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

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

dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat dough

💰Cheaper: store-bought dough

Whole wheat dough increases fiber content, while store-bought saves time.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: chopped almonds

Sunflower seeds are lower in cost and provide a similar crunch.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice offers a similar acidity, while vinegar is more economical.

Brown the beef. Add salt, pepper, and all spice to taste.

Heat the broth and milk slightly so they are room temperature. Mix in the melted butter.

Brush your terracotta serving bowl with butter.

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large bowl, use a deep spoon to pour the mixture onto each layer of flakes. Do not soak the flakes. Put each layer in your terracotta serving bowl.

Repeat the same method on 7 layers.

Add the ground beef.

Add another 7 layers of flakes covered with the mixture.

Add one more spoonful of broth mixture on top of the completed pie.

Before putting the pie in the oven, cut it into 4 or 6 pieces.

Bake for 10/15 min.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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