metewem it's the most one of the dishes delicions and traditional in algeria

metewem it is one Of unique and delicious dishes and be present at every festive occasion it is Tiq rich and delicious



Recipe

Ingredients:



Allow 100g/150g of mince per person if it is a side dish or accompanied by bread, rice or pasta.

500g mince (For a healthier option use beef)

Around 8 cloves of garlic (called tawm in Arabic, hence the name mtawem which translates to “the garlicky”

250g of chick peas soaked overnight

½ tsp cumin

½ tsp coriander

Black pepper

Salt

1 egg





Method:

Put the chick peas in a pot, cover with water and put to cook under low heat.

Crush the garlic and add spices and salt

Divide this mixture into 2 portions.

Add one portion to the chick peas

Add the second portion to the mince and add the egg.

Mix the mince mixture thoroughly and shape into shelled walnut size.

Add to the chick peas and cook for around 45 min or until cooked and the sauce reduced



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