It is a traditional dish that was developed from the famous Arabian dishes.

Mitabbaq: Traditional Taste:

It is a traditional dish in Hijaz and is served at breakfast and dinner. It was passed down from one generation to the next in Madinah, so it acquired a peculiarly Madinian character and taste.

Popularity of Mitabbaq:

It is a popular dish because of its diverse flavors and distinctive taste. There are two varieties: sweet and salty. Several fillings have been introduced so that it becomes suitable to all tastes. Vegetables and eggs, meat, or tuna as well as chocolate or butter can be used as fillings.

It is a balanced diet and a highly nutritious meal. One of its merits is that it does not contain much fat.

Madinian Mitabbaq Ingredients:

It can be easily prepared since it consists of a delicate dough, stuffed with various fillings.

Some of the saline mitabbaq are mincemeat and leafy vegetables, vegetables and eggs, and tuna.

Sweet mitabbaq fillings include the various types of chocolates, butter, bananas and cheese.

Madinian Flavor:

Mitabbaq consists of a two-layered dough, between which the filling is sandwiched, and the dough is tightly sealed and takes a square shape. Then, it is placed on a hot baking tin or in an oven.

It is served hot, together with milk or fresh salad. It becomes more delicious when taken with lemon juice or dipped in hot pepper.

Where Can I Try It?

Mitabbaq can be ordered at the traditional food restaurants in Madinah. It can also be ordered at the Chefs Market where you can enjoy the best traditional dishes.