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Yemeni Style Mutabbaq

Cultural Context

Originating from Yemen, Mutabbaq is a beloved street food that reflects the rich culinary traditions of the region. Traditionally filled with spiced meat and herbs, it's often enjoyed as a snack or light meal. Today, variations can be found across the Arabian Peninsula and beyond, with each region adding its unique twist to the recipe.

YemeniYEmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup Wheat Flour (Atttaa)
1 cup All Purpose Flour (Maida)
1/2 tsp Salt (Namak) or to taste
2 tbsp Ghee or Oil
Warm Water as required
400 g Shredded Boiled Chicken
1 cup Chopped Green Onion (Hara Pyaz)
2 to 3 Chopped Green Chili (Hari Mirch)
1 tsp Black Pepper (Kali Mirch) powder
1 tsp Cumin Seeds (Zeera) powder
1/2 tsp Salt (Namak) or to taste
1 medium Chopped Tomato (Tamatar) without seeds
1 small Chopped Onion (Pyaz)
1 Egg (Anda)
Ghee or Butter as required for fry Mutabbaq

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

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

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Coconut oil offers a healthier fat alternative, while butter is usually cheaper.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Spinach adds nutrition, while dried herbs are often more economical.

onions

🥗Healthier: shallots

💰Cheaper: leeks

Shallots provide a milder flavor, while leeks can be more affordable.

1

Make a dough by mixing wheat flour, all-purpose flour, salt, ghee or oil, and warm water until smooth.

2

Make the batter by combining shredded boiled chicken, chopped green onion, chopped green chili, black pepper powder, cumin seeds powder, salt, chopped tomato, chopped onion, and egg.

3

Fry the mutabbaq in ghee or butter until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

MutabbaqMurtabak

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