Malawah Recipes

MALAWAH (SOMALI SWEET PANCAKE)

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Beat or whisk all ingredients together in a bowl. Alternatively, mix together with a hand-held blender.
• Heat up a frying pan with enough butter or oil to lightly coat surface.
• Ladle some batter into pan and swirl such that batter distributes to make a thin layer which spreads towards curving sides of pan
• Fry for about a minute or until lightly golden, then flip over and fry another minute or so on the other side.
• Serve malawah by spreading melted butter and honey on top or sprinkling some sugar on top.

MALAWAH

Steps:

• Sift the baking powder into the flour, make a well in the center and add water, 1 tablespoon of the butter, salt, sugar and vinegar.
• Knead to a smooth elastic consistency.
• Cut into 6 equal portions,and allow to "rest" in a cool place for 20 minutes Flatten each piece to a 6-inch round.
• Brush each round with the melted butter, then roll it into a tight sausage shape Allow the rolls to rest for 20 minutes.
• Repeat the flattening,rolling and brushing procedure twice more, waiting 20 minutes between rolling and re-flattening (final results should be flat like pita).
• Using a non-stick skillet/frying pan, fry the malawah on both sides until golden brown, flipping them over at half time.

MALAWACH ( YEMENITE FRIED DOUGH)

Steps:

• Procedure:.
• 1.Put flour and salt in food processor and add water. (Use plastic blade.).
• 2.Process until dough forms a ball.
• 3.Add more flour or water as needed. Dough should be very soft, but not sticky.
• 4.Transfer dough to a bowl, cover and let stand 1 hour.
• 5.Divide it into 2 parts.
• 6.Roll out 1 part and spread with half the margarine.
• 7.Fold in thirds, roll out and fold in thirds again. Do this 1 more time.
• 8.Let stand covered with a damp towel for 1 hour.
• 9.Do the same with rest of dough.
• 10.Divide dough in thirds.
• 11.Roll out each piece very thinly.
• 12.Heat skillet add 1 tsp margarine and fry bread in until golden brown. Flip over and cook second side until golden too.
• 13.Transfer to a warm plate while you do the rest.
• 14.Serve warm with hummus or a tomato sauce.