Mhadjeb- Stuffed Semolina Flatbread

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:05:29 GMT

Step 1

The most tedious part of making Mhadjeb has to be mixing the dough. If you have a stand mixer at your disposal please use it ;)

Step 2

If not, you’ll be kneading for a while before the dough reaches the right consistency, but fret not, that will yield a great arm workout if mixing by hand, mix and knead dough for a good 20-30 minutes.

Step 3

If using a hand mixer, allow dough ingredients to mix for 10 minutes at a medium speed. Once dough collects and feels stretchy, shape into a ball, coat in oil of choice and cover and set aside for 1 hour.

Step 4

While the dough rests, begin cooking the stuffing.

Step 5

Chop the onion into thin slices, fry the onions until they become translucent and just barely begin to caramelize, add crushed garlic, then add bell peppers sliced very thin and garlic and cook down for a few minutes. Then add the tomatoes diced small and cook for a few minutes. add salt (or bouillon/vegeta) pepper, paprika, and cayenne, then beef (if making meat version.

Step 6

Cook beef through and set filling mixture aside while prepping dough.

Step 7

cut dough into 8 or 16 pieces depending how large or small you want your mhadjeb. (I personally like splitting into 16 parts and make them mini as it is easier to handle and pick up and transfer onto cooking surface; however, traditionally, these are made pretty big)

Step 8

I like to pull out a baking sheet to do the dough spreading, but if you have a nice flat surface to work on, feel free.

Step 9

Place the dough ball onto a flat surface and begin flattening with oil on hands, keep spreading and stretching the dough as much as possible until the dough is almost see through thin.

Step 10

If making large ones, fold dough in half and add filling to the dough, then fold the dough on each side.

Step 11

If making mini ones, add filling to the center, then fold in four sides to make a square.

Step 12

Lift stuffed dough carefully and place on medium heated nonstick pan (I like to use a griddle to cook multiple at the same time) once placed on pan, flatten and stretch further and allow to cook for 4-5 minutes per side (or until golden brown).

Step 13

Don't worry if there are little holes in the dough it will all cook and be fine.

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