Mutabbaq
“Discover the joy of making Mutabbaq at home. This 35-minute saudi arabian recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.”

🤖 Why This Recipe Matches Your Mood
Discover the joy of making Mutabbaq at home. This 35-minute saudi arabian recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
This Mutabbaq is a beloved Saudi Arabian dish that brings comfort and satisfaction to any meal. Its flavors have been refined over time to create the perfect balance that keeps people coming back for more.
Cooking is more than just preparing food—it's an act of love, creativity, and connection. This recipe embodies that spirit, offering you a chance to create something special in your own kitchen.
📋 Mutabbaq
📝 Ingredients
- •500g Mincemeat
- •1.5 tbs minced Garlic
- •1.5 tbs minced Ginger
- •1 Egg
- •1 large Tomato
- •4 Spring Onions
- •12 Filo Pastry
- •1 1/2 cups Melted Butter
- •1 tsp Salt
- •1 tsp Paprika
- •1 tsp Cumin
- •1 tsp Allspice
- •1 tsp Turmeric
- •1 tsp Black Pepper
- •1 tsp Sugar
👨🍳 Instructions
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Heat the frying pan and add in some oil. Fry the mashed garlic and ginger first and then add in the minced meat and all seasoning. When the meat is cooked, set aside to cool down.
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Get another big bowl. Add in egg, chopped tomato, chopped spring onion and minced meat.
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Get one 2 sheets of filo pastry or 1 sheet spring roll wrap. Brush it with some butter and then put some filling in the middle. Fold the pastry and brush more butter on the seal part.
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Heat a frying pan and add in some oil to cook the parcel until its both sides and 4 edges all turn into golden brown. (Or brush melted butter all over the parcel and bake it in 180°C oven for 10-15 minutes)
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Enjoy
💡 Why This Recipe?
Discover the joy of making Mutabbaq at home. This 35-minute saudi arabian recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
⭐ Pro Tips
- 1Read the entire recipe before starting to avoid surprises
- 2Prep all ingredients before cooking (mise en place) for a smoother experience
- 3For best results, use fresh, high-quality Mincemeat
- 4Taste as you go and adjust seasonings to your preference
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