Stew
Mtewem

Mtewem

Algeria

90Minutes
MediumLevel
5Serves
8Steps
About

An Algiers celebration dish of tiny garlic-scented meatballs simmered with chickpeas in a garlicky sauce, its name coming from the Arabic word for garlic.

Equipment
  • Bowl
  • Pot
  • Wooden spoon
Ingredients
Minced beef500 g
Garlic1 whole head
Bread, soaked and squeezed1 slice
Egg1
Cinnamon½ tsp
Chickpeas, soaked1 cup
Onion1
Paprika1 tbsp
Tomato paste (optional, for red version)1 tbsp
Vegetable oil4 tbsp
Salt and black pepperto taste

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