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Breakfast

Mlawi

Tunisian flaky pancake, square and golden, with the dough folded and rolled in semolina. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, ideal for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Pour la cuisson

Spices & seasoning

On the side

Nutrition facts

778 kcal per serving

Protein
15.5 g
Carbohydrates
88.2 g
of which sugars
2.7 g
Fat
38.8 g
Fiber
4.3 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 semolina, flour and salt in a bowl, then gradually add the lukewarm water while kneading until you get a soft, smooth dough.
  2. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes so the semolina can absorb the water.
  3. Divide the dough into 4 balls and roll each one very thin on a lightly oiled surface, until you get a thin square.
  4. Brush the surface with oil, fold the sides toward the center to form a smaller square, then flatten it.
  5. Repeat the folding twice, adding oil at each step to create layers.
  6. Heat an oiled pan over medium heat and cook each mlawi for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden and crispy.
  7. Serve hot, drizzled with honey or melted butter, or topped with fresh cheese.

Variations and tips

Sweet version. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon before the final folding for an indulgent snack.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.