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Mtewem in White Sauce

The white version, without tomato, pale and garlicky.

Prep15 min
Cook1 h 10 min
Total1 h 25 min
Serves5
DifficultyEasy
Per serving599 kcal
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AlgeriaMain courseHalal-friendlyGluten-freeNut-free

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

  1. BaseSoften the garlic in butter and oil without colouring it, which keeps the sauce pale.
  2. MeatAdd the lamb and cinnamon with 4 cups water and simmer 45 minutes.
  3. FinishAdd the meatballs and chickpeas and cook 25 minutes.

Nutrition per serving

Calories599 kcal
Protein32.4 g
Carbohydrates15.1 g
Fat45.6 g
Fibre4.0 g
Sugar0.4 g
Sodium1175 mg
Saturated fat18.1 g
Serving sizeabout 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.

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