Malfoof Bil Za'atar

Name: Authentic Malfoof Bil Za'atar Recipe
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 120 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Saudi Arabia
Ingredients: 1 large head green cabbage (about 2-3 lbs); 1 lb ground lamb or beef (or a mix); 1 cup short-grain rice (such as Egyptian or Calrose), rinsed and soaked for 30 minutes; 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tablespoons high-quality za'atar; 1 teaspoon Baharat spice blend; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cups low-sodium beef or chicken broth (or water); 1 (14.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish); 1 lemon, cut into wedges (for serving)

Malfoof Bil Za'atar 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

A variation of Malfoof with added za'atar, offering a fragrant and savory twist to this traditional Saudi dish made from stuffed and rolled cabbage leaves.

Cabbage Savory

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Cabbage leaves za'atar meat

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