Stew
Mafrum

Mafrum

Libya

105Minutes
HardLevel
4Serves
10Steps
About

A labour-of-love Tripolitanian Libyan-Jewish dish of potato pockets stuffed with spiced minced meat, fried crisp then braised in a warm tomato sauce, traditionally cooked for Shabbat.

Equipment
  • Sharp knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Two shallow bowls
  • Frying pan
  • Wide pot with lid
  • Slotted spoon
Ingredients
Large waxy potatoes4 (about 900 g)
Minced beef or lamb500 g
Onion, finely grated1
Garlic cloves, crushed3
Fresh parsley, finely chopped4 tbsp
Breadcrumbs3 tbsp
Egg (for the filling)1
Ground cinnamon1/2 tsp
Sweet paprika1 tsp
Ground cumin1 tsp
Eggs (for coating)2
Plain flour100 g
Tomato paste3 tbsp
Vegetable oil for frying250 ml
Water500 ml
Salt and black pepperto taste

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