Mutabbaq

Saudi Arabia · Middle East and North Africa

Short description: Mutabbaq is a folded stuffed flatbread associated with quick street-food meals and a wider family of murtabak or martabak dishes.
Ingredients: Thin dough folded around egg, minced meat, green onion or leek, spices, then pan-fried and served in squares.
Cultural note: It is shared across regions under related names, so this entry focuses on the savory folded style commonly eaten as a quick meal or street snack.
Common misconception: The name overlaps with sweet and savory versions elsewhere; this version points to the savory folded bread style.

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