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Gluten-Free Mutabbaq (Savory Stuffed Pancake)

A popular Saudi street food – a savory pancake stuffed with ground meat, eggs, and vegetables, made gluten-free with rice paper.

45m4 servings
Contains eggWHEAT-free
420 cal|30g protein|25g carbs|20g fat|3g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 450 g Ground Lamb
  • 8 sheets Rice Paper
  • 4 Eggs
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 1/2 cup Green Onions
  • 1 medium Tomato
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1In a bowl, combine the about 450 g ground lamb, 1 medium chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped green onions, 1 medium diced tomato, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 4 eggs, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix everything together thoroughly until well combined.
  2. 2Lay one sheet of rice paper on a clean, flat surface. Lightly dampen the rice paper with water until it feels pliable and easy to fold.
  3. 3Place approximately 1/4 of the meat and vegetable mixture in the center of the dampened rice paper.
  4. 4Carefully fold the sides of the rice paper over the filling to create a sealed square or rectangular parcel.
  5. 5Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a 30.48 cm skillet over medium heat, about 175°C.
  6. 6Gently place the filled rice paper parcel into the hot skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes on the first side, until it is golden brown and crispy. Carefully flip the parcel and cook for another 5-7 minutes on the second side, until it is also golden brown and crispy.
  7. 7Repeat steps 2 through 6 with the remaining rice paper sheets and filling until all mutabbaq are cooked.
  8. 8Serve the Gluten-Free Mutabbaq hot.

Substitutions

Wheat Dough →

Rice paper is used to wrap the filling, providing structure without gluten.

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