Saudi Maajanat

Name: Saudi Maajanat
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Saudi Arabian
Ingredients: 3 cups flour, for dough; 200g cheese, for filling; 200g ground meat, for filling; 200g spinach, for filling

معجنات/mah-jah-NAHT/

Also known as: Saudi Savory Pastries

About this dish

Small savory pastries filled with cheese, spinach, or meat, a popular Saudi appetizer.

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Ingredients

🌾3 cups flour, for dough

🧀200g cheese, for filling

🥩200g ground meat, for filling

🥬200g spinach, for filling

Method

Serves 3

Make a simple yeasted dough and let it rest.

Prepare cheese, meat, and spinach fillings separately.

Roll the dough into small rounds and fill with the desired filling.

Fold into triangles or rolls, sealing well.

Bake at 200°C (400°F) until golden.

✓ What Makes it Authentic

Ma'ajanat are traditional Saudi savory pastries, commonly served at gatherings as part of a mezze-style spread.

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