Egyptian Raqaq with Minced Meat – How to Prepare Egyptian Raqaq with Minced Meat

Egyptian Raqaq with Minced Meat – How to Prepare Egyptian Raqaq with Minced Meat

Egyptian raqaq with minced meat is a delicious and nutritious dish thanks to its wholesome ingredients. It’s also easy to prepare, taking only 15 minutes for preparation and another 35 minutes for cooking. This dish is highly recommended for families to enjoy together, as it offers great health benefits for all ages. In this article, we will provide the ingredients for six servings along with the preparation method, hoping you enjoy this special dish from the Egyptian cuisine.

Ingredients for Egyptian Raqaq with Minced Meat:

 

• 500 grams of raqaq bread or flatbread (such as saj bread).
• 250 grams of finely minced meat.
• 1 large onion, finely chopped.
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced.
• 3 cups of meat broth.
• ½ cup of ghee.
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
• ½ teaspoon of ground ginger.
• Salt to taste.
• ¼ teaspoon of black pepper.

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How to Prepare Egyptian Raqaq with Minced Meat:

1. Prepare the Meat Filling:

   • In a pot over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of ghee. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until soft.
   • Add the minced meat and sliced green bell pepper, stirring until the meat begins to change color.
   • Season with black pepper, cinnamon, salt, and ground ginger. Stir until all ingredients are well combined.

2. Prepare the Raqaq Layers:

   • In another pot over medium heat, melt the remaining ghee.
   • Dip one piece of raqaq bread into the meat broth, ensuring it absorbs the liquid, then place it in a greased baking tray. Lightly brush the top with some melted ghee.
   • Repeat this process with half of the raqaq bread, layering each piece in the tray and brushing with ghee.

3. Add the Meat Filling:

   • Spread the minced meat mixture evenly over the top of the raqaq layers.

4. Finish the Raqaq Layers:

   • Continue dipping the remaining raqaq bread into the broth, layering each piece on top of the meat filling, and brushing with ghee.
   • Once all the bread is layered, cut the raqaq into squares or rectangles.

5. Bake the Raqaq:

   • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
   • Place the baking tray in the oven and bake until the top of the raqaq becomes golden and crispy.

6. Serve:

   • Remove the tray from the oven and transfer the raqaq to a serving dish.

Your Egyptian raqaq with minced meat is now ready to be served to family or guests. Enjoy its delicious flavor, and bon appétit!