Marasee’ with Mortadella – Saudi-Style Savory Pancakes – Easy Recipe

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Marasee’ with Mortadella – Saudi-Style Savory Pancakes – Easy Recipe

Marasee’—also known as "Al-Masaayeb"—are a popular appetizer in Saudi Arabia, and today we bring you a delicious variation: Marasee’ stuffed with turkey mortadella and cheese. This dish is both flavorful and nutritious, making it a wholesome and satisfying meal that can be served as a main dish or hearty starter. It’s quick to prepare—ready in just about 40 minutes—and the following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients:

Marasee’ with Mortadella


 

For the Marasee’ (Savory Pancakes):

  • ½ cup of fresh milk (or powdered milk diluted with water)

  • 2 fresh eggs

  • 1 teaspoon of vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon of instant yeast

  • ½ teaspoon of salt

  • ¾ cup of drinking water

  • ½ teaspoon of turmeric

  • 1 cup of all-purpose flour

For the Filling:

  • 100 grams of turkey mortadella, sliced or diced

  • 100 grams of shredded mozzarella cheese

For the Sauce:

  • 100 ml of cooking cream

  • A pinch of paprika

  • A pinch of salt

  • A pinch of white pepper

How to Prepare Marasee’ with Mortadella:

  1. Prepare the Pancake Batter:
    In a large mixing bowl, combine all the pancake ingredients: milk, eggs, vinegar, yeast, salt, water, turmeric, and flour. Whisk well until the batter is smooth and lump-free.

  2. Cook the Pancakes:
    Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Using a ladle, pour a portion of the batter into the pan and spread it slightly. Cook for 1 minute, then flip and cook for another minute. Repeat this process until all the batter is used.

  3. Add the Filling:
    Once the pancakes are ready, place a spoonful of turkey mortadella and shredded mozzarella in the center of each one. Fold each pancake over the filling to seal it into a semi-circle or roll, and arrange them neatly in a baking tray.

  4. Make the Cream Sauce:
    In a small saucepan, combine the cooking cream with paprika, white pepper, and salt. Stir until well blended and gently warm over low heat.

  5. Bake:
    Pour the prepared cream sauce over the stuffed marasee’ in the tray. Place the tray in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) and bake for about 15 minutes, until the cheese melts and the flavors meld together.

  6. Serve:
    Remove from the oven and serve hot. These stuffed marasee’ are sure to impress your family or guests with their rich flavor and comforting texture.

Enjoy your meal! This dish pairs wonderfully with a fresh salad or yogurt dip for a balanced, satisfying meal.

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