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title: Malawach (Yemenite Flaky Fried Bread)
servings: 6
prep time: 40 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/malawach
---

Gather @all-purpose flour{400%g}, @vegetable oil{150%ml}, @egg{6}, @green chili{2}, @fresh cilantro{1%bunch} and @ground cardamom{0.25%tsp}.

Knead the flour, @water{220%ml} and @salt{1%tsp} into a smooth, soft dough; cover and rest 20 minutes. ~{20%minutes}

Divide into 6 balls, then roll each one out as thin as you can manage on an oiled surface.

Brush each sheet generously with oil, then roll it into a tight coil and let it rest again, 15 minutes. ~{15%minutes}

Flatten each coil with your palm, then roll gently into a round bread, keeping the coiled layers intact.

Meanwhile blitz the chilies, cilantro, @garlic{2%clove} and cardamom with a splash of oil into a rough, spicy paste for the schug.

Fry each malawach in a dry, well-oiled pan over medium heat until blistered and deep golden on both sides, 3-4 minutes per side. ~{210%seconds}

Serve hot, torn into pieces, with grated @tomato{2}, halved boiled eggs and the schug alongside.