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Malawach
(Malawah)
Malawach is a traditional layered and folded bread that is especially popular in Israel and Yemen. Visually reminiscent of a pancake, the bread is made with flour, water, salt, and ghee. Once baked, it is often sprinkled with black sesame seeds.
Traditionally, malawach is served with hard-boiled eggs, chopped and crushed tomatoes, and z'hug, a spicy condiment.
Serve with
Egg Dish
Haminados
Haminados or chaminados is a traditional Sephardi Jewish dish that's popular in Israel. It consists of whole eggs in their shells which are placed on top of a Shabbat ... Read more
WHERE TO EAT The best Malawach in the world (according to food experts)
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Recommended by Aida Mollenkamp and 3 other food critics.
"A discovery for me on this trip was the flaky Yemenite Jewish flatbread known as malawach. We had it at Saluf & Sons in Tel Aviv's Levinsky Market area along with a tomato sauce, tons of zhug (spicy green chile sauce), and a few cold beers."
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Recommended by Eliana Rudee and 2 other food critics.
"If you’ve never tried it before, the malawach pizza is amazing."
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Recommended by Hudson River Valley and 5 other food critics.
"Be sure to try the Malawach (Ma-la-wa) sandwiches - they are really delicious."
