Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Breads and Pastries
Mandi Rice Flatbread / Pastry
Chef's Menu Description
Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.
Ingredients
- • 3 cups plain flour
- • 1/2 tsp salt
- • 1 cup warm water
- • 150g soft butter, for layering
- • 1 tbsp oil, for frying
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Knead the flour, salt, and water into a soft dough; rest 1 hour under a towel.
2
Phase 2
Roll each of 6 balls paper-thin, spread with butter, and fold into quarters; rest 10 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Roll each packet into a thick 20 cm disc about 1 cm thick.
4
Phase 4
Pan-fry in a little oil over medium-low heat until deeply golden and crisp on both sides.
5
Phase 5
Serve hot, traditionally with a grated tomato dip and boiled egg.