Mchelwech may have other names such as Rfiss l’Msemen or Rfiss l’Mlawi or Zirawi..
To make Mchelwech dessert, you need to prepare the thin round flatbread or Rougag. Please check the recipe here: https://www.myexcellentdegustations.com/rougag-or-trid-sheets/
If the sheets of Rougag were made ahead of time, Mchelwech will be prepared in no time.
Thin Flatbread Strips with Walnut, Butter and Honey – Mchelwech
Ingredients
- 3 sheets of Rougag or Trid
- 1 tbsp butter or to taste
- 1 tbsp honey or to taste
- 1/2 cup crushed walnuts
- 2 tbsp rose water
- Few walnut kernels for garnish
Instructions
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Place the Rougag sheets on top of each other and roll them into a log.
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Start cutting the log with a knife or kitchen scissors into thin strips.
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Place the thin strips of Rougag in a bowl and separate them.
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Sprinkle with rose water and mix well.
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Place the fragrant thin strips of Rougag in the top of a steamer and let steam for about 5 minutes.
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Dump the steamed strips of Rougag in a large dish and separate them with hands or a fork.
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Melt about 1 tablespoon butter (or more if you like).
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Add honey to the butter (at least 1 tablespoon or to taste).
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Mix the honey and butter together.
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Pour the honey butter mixture over the steamed strips of Rougag and mix everything well.
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Add the crushed walnuts and mix them all together.
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Garnish with walnut kernels.
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Serve with Buttermilk or tea.
Recipe Notes
- If you don’t like to add rose water, you can omit it.
- To cut the sheets of Rougag into thin strips, place every 3 to 4 sheets on top of each other, roll them into a log then cut the log into strips.