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Yemen ยท Arabian Peninsula

Malooga

Also known as ู…ู„ูˆุฌุฉ, Malawah

A Yemeni flatbread stretched paper-thin, oiled and stacked in dozens of layers before griddling, torn apart layer by layer at the table.

Method
Griddle (Layered)
Hydration
55%
water to flour
Glycemic index
70
High GI
Energy
310 kcal
per 100 g

Sensory profile

sourness
1
sweetness
1
crispiness
3
chewiness
4
aroma
5
moistness
5

Scale 0โ€“10

Nutrition

per 100 g
Energy310 kcal
Protein8 g
Carbohydrates48 g
of which sugars1 g
Fat9 g
Fiber2 g
Sodium420 mg

Typical values; recipes vary.

Texture

  • Ultra-thin layers
  • Soft pliable stack

Typical ingredients

  • Wheat Flour
  • Water
  • Salt
  • Fat / Butter

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Closest sensory profiles in the Atlas.

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