Artistic Touch in Puff Dough:
In Madinah cuisine, there are perfect artistic touches in making the various appetizers, including meat puff, Hijazi puff, and sambosa. These are varieties of one kind of appetizers. The word 'puff' is borrowed from the Greek word 'pufak,' meaning 'puffed bread'. It is stuffed with many unique fillings, combining both good taste and high nutritional value because of its useful and highly nutritious ingredients. It is served hot or cold, along with the main dishes.
Delicate Dough:
It is made of a dough stuffed with minced meat with a distinctive taste or any filling. Madinah spices are added to taste.
Artistic Touches of Madinah Chefs:
First, the dough is kneaded with oil, yeast, water and salt. Then, the filling, well-cooked mincemeat, is prepared. Chopped parsley, oil and spices are added to taste. Finally, the dough is fried or cooked in an oven on low heat.
Where Can I Try It?
You can try the crispy puff in many traditional food restaurants in Madinah. It is served with a variety of delicious pastries, such as vegetable puff and pizza.
Remember to eat these light appetizers at the beginning of your meal to experience the taste of traditional Madinah food.
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Meat Puff
It is a famous Arabian appetizer served on happy occasions and during the nights of Ramadan, especially in Hijaz.