Saudi Fish Mutabbaq (Crispy Stuffed Pastry)
Gulf (Khaleeji) Cuisine

Saudi Fish Mutabbaq (Crispy Stuffed Pastry)

Saudi Fish Mutabbaq – delicate, flaky dough stuffed with seasoned minced fish, onion, and bell peppers, pan-fried to crispy perfection.

60 min
Total Time
5 servings
Servings
Hard
Difficulty
Saudi Arabia
Origin

Ingredients

  • minced fish fillet 400 g
  • all-purpose flour 3 cup
  • onion and green bell pepper, finely chopped 1 piece
  • fish seasoning blend 1 tsp
  • vegetable oil for frying 1 cup

Instructions

  1. 1 Kneading

    Knead the flour with water and salt until a soft, pliable dough forms.

  2. 2 Seasoning

    Mix the minced fish with the chopped onion, bell pepper, and fish seasoning for the filling.

  3. 3 Kneading

    Roll the dough out very thinly, place the filling in the center, and fold the edges over into an envelope shape.

  4. 4 Frying

    Pan-fry the mutabbaq in hot oil until golden brown and crispy on both sides.