Stuffed Msemen (Msemen Maamar)
If you were sitting in our family salon right now, I would serve you this. Flaky Moroccan flatbreads stuffed with a savory mixture of onions, bell peppers, suet (or ground meat), and spices. Rooted deeply in our Berber and Andalusian heritage, this is more than just a dish—it's a story told through spices. Trust me, you'll need plenty of crusty bread to soak up every last drop.
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Ingredients
- Msemen dough
- Onions
- Bell peppers
- Ground beef or Suet (Chehma)
- Paprika
- Cumin
- Harissa
- 1 tsp Salt (or to taste)
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
Step-by-Step Instructions
Start by gathering your ingredients. The magic always begins with patience and the right spices.
Sauté finely diced onions peppers meat/suet and spices until soft; let cool.
Flatten a ball of dough extremely thin spread the filling over it.
Fold the dough into a square enclosing the filling.
Cook on a hot griddle until crispy and cooked through.
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