About the Recipe
FINALLY!! The Mafroom Recipe you’ve all been waiting for is HERE!
A traditional Libyan Jewish dish of potatoes stuffed with seasoned meat, lightly fried, and simmered in a delicious tomato sauce. Every bite is SO good! Trust me, this one is worth the wait!
Ingredients
Potatoes:
7 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled
Meat Filling:
1 lb ground beef (or ground meat of choice)
1 onion, finely chopped
1 bunch parsley, finely chopped
1 carrot, grated
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp paprika
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
½ tsp cumin
Vegetarian option:
Substitute ground tofu or Beyond Meat.
Batter & Frying:
4 large eggs
1 tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp paprika
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 cups cornstarch or all-purpose flour
1 cup neutral oil for frying (avocado or canola)
Tomato Sauce:
3 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
4 celery ribs, finely chopped
2 carrots, finely chopped
1 tbsp paprika
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp cumin
½ cup tomato paste
4 cups water
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Preparation
Prepare the filling:
Combine all meat filling ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well.
Prepare the Mafroom:
Slice potatoes lengthwise into ¼-inch slices. Sandwich an even layer of meat between two matching potato slices, pressing gently to hold them together. Repeat with remaining potatoes and filling.
Coat:
Whisk eggs, tomato paste, and spices. Dip each mafroom into the egg mixture, then coat completely in cornstarch. Use one hand for wet and one for dry!
Fry:
Heat oil in a large skillet. Fry mafroom for 5 to 7 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to a wire rack.
Prepare the sauce:
In a wide, shallow pot, sauté onion, celery, and carrots in olive oil for about 7 minutes. Add spices, tomato paste, and water. Mix well and bring to a gentle boil.
Simmer:
Arrange mafroom upright in the sauce, side by side in a circular pattern, keeping them in a single layer. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the meat is fully cooked.
TIP:
To check if your Mafroom is ready, insert a fork into the potato. It should slide through easily without the potato falling apart!
Serve with a side of rice or a fresh salad and ENJOY this delicious, hearty meal!