Ingredients
For 5 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.
- Minced beef450 g
- Lamb, cubed350 g
- Garlic1 head
- Chickpeas, cooked1.5 cups
- Cinnamon1 tsp
- Butter40 g
- Olive oil3 tbsp
- Salt2 tsp
Method
- BaseSoften the garlic in butter and oil without colouring it, which keeps the sauce pale.
- MeatAdd the lamb and cinnamon with 4 cups water and simmer 45 minutes.
- FinishAdd the meatballs and chickpeas and cook 25 minutes.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 599 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 32.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 15.1 g |
| Fat | 45.6 g |
| Fibre | 4.0 g |
| Sugar | 0.4 g |
| Sodium | 1175 mg |
| Saturated fat | 18.1 g |
| Serving size | about 240 g |
Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Allergens
Contains Milk. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.
Quick answers
How long does Mtewem in White Sauce take to make?
About 1 h 25 min in total: 15 min of preparation and 1 h 10 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Mtewem in White Sauce?
About 599 kcal per serving, with 32 g of protein. The recipe makes 5 servings of about 240 g each.
Which allergens does Mtewem in White Sauce contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains Milk. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Mtewem in White Sauce from?
Mtewem in White Sauce is a main course from Algeria. The white version, without tomato, pale and garlicky.