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Gursan

A thick flatbread from southern Saudi Arabia and the Gulf regions, traditionally baked on a griddle or in a wood-fired oven. It is eaten warm, with honey or butter, or alongside saucy dishes.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Finition

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

537 kcal per serving

Protein
17.4 g
Carbohydrates
88.1 g
of which sugars
5.2 g
Fat
11 g
Fiber
4.6 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Mix the flour, yeast, salt, sugar and cumin.
  2. Add the oil and lukewarm water, then knead for 10 minutes until you have a smooth, elastic dough.
  3. Cover and let rise for 1 hour somewhere warm, until doubled in size.
  4. Divide the dough into 4 balls and flatten them into discs about 1 cm thick.
  5. Prick the surface with a fork and sprinkle with sesame if you're using it.
  6. Cook in a very hot pan, without fat, for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden and puffed.
  7. Brush with melted butter as they come out of the pan.
  8. Serve warm, with honey or alongside a sauce.

Variations and tips

Oven version. Bake the discs on a hot tray in the oven at 220 °C for 8 to 10 minutes.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.