Vegetable-Filled Msamen Recipe

Msamen Dough Recipe                                                                       

Msamen vegetable

Ingredients

• 500 g flour (preferably wheat flour)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
• 200 ml warm water (can adjust as needed)
• 100 ml oil (for layering)
• 50 g melted butter (optional)

Steps

Preparing the Dough:

1. In a large bowl, mix the flour with the salt and sugar.
2. Gradually add the warm water and knead until you obtain a smooth and firm dough.
3. If the dough is sticky, you can add a little more flour.

Shaping the Dough:

4. Cover the dough with plastic wrap or a cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
5. After resting, divide the dough into small balls (about the size of a tennis ball).

Layering the Dough:

6. Take one ball of dough and roll it out with oil until it becomes very thin.
7. You can add a layer of melted butter between each layer for a flaky texture.

Assembling:

8. After rolling out the dough, fold the edges to form a square, and repeat the process with the remaining balls.

Cooking:

9. Place the dough in a hot pan and cook each piece over medium heat, flipping until browned on both sides.

Tips

• Make sure the oil is hot before adding the dough for a crispy texture.
• You can store any leftover dough in the refrigerator for later use.                                                     

• Vegetable-Filled Msamen Recipe

  Ingredients

  • 1 large onion
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 2 carrots
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 3 zucchini
  • Msamen dough
  • Oil for layering
  • Salt
  • Sweet and hot red pepper
  • Turmeric

  Steps

  Preparing the Filling:

  1. Chop the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper into small cubes.
  2. Grate the carrots and zucchini.
  3. In a pan, sauté all the ingredients until they soften, adding salt, sweet and hot red pepper, and a bit of turmeric.
  4. Once the vegetables are softened, add about 1 cup of minced fat and let the filling cool.

  Preparing the Msamen:

  5. Shape the dough into small balls.
  6. Roll each ball out with oil, then place a portion of the filling on top.
  7. Fold the dough into a square, then roll it out slightly again.
  8. Cook the msamen in a hot pan, flipping continuously until browned on all sides.
  Serving:
  9. Serve the msamen hot with Moroccan tea.
  Additional Ideas
• You can add fresh herbs like parsley or coriander to the filling for extra flavor.
• Different vegetables can be used based on preference, such as spinach or potatoes.
• For a distinctive flavor, consider adding spices like cumin or cardamom.