Moroccan · bread
Rghaif (Pan-Fried Layered Flatbread)
Rghaif (Pan-Fried Layered Flatbread) reads richness 6.3, allium 4.0 and salinity 3.6 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Moroccan bread, about 1 hr 5 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 4.1 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.1 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 1.1 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.5 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.6 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.6 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 6.3 · Allium 4.0 · Salinity 3.6 · Funk & Ferment 3.5 · Herbaceous 3.5 · Warm Spice 1.8 · Bitterness 1.4 · Umami 1.2 · Sweetness 1.1 · Heat 1.1 · Nutty 1.0 · Citrus 1.0 · Floral 1.0 · Earthy 0.8 · Sourness 0.5
What's in it (10)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup semolina
- 1 tsp yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup water
- 4 tbsp butter, softened
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion, finely minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Time & effort: about 1 hr 5 min (35 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 270.5 kcal, 6.2 g protein, 9.7 g fat, 39.9 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Prepare a smooth yeast dough and rest until risen.
- Divide into balls, roll each thin, spread with a mixture of softened butter, oil, minced onion, and parsley, then fold into squares and roll thin again.
- Cook on a dry hot griddle, turning until both sides are golden, crispy, and layered.
- Serve hot with tea or alongside soup.
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