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Jachnun
Jachnun
Jachnun is a delicious traditional Yemeni Jewish dish made of rolled dough that is slowly baked overnight. It’s typically served with fresh grated tomato, hard-boiled eggs, and zhug (a spicy sauce).
Ingredients
- 1 package puff pastry dough
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 4 Hard-boiled eggs
- Fresh grated tomato
- Zhug sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together the vegetable oil, turmeric, cumin, black pepper, and salt.
- Roll out the puff pastry dough and brush the oil mixture over it.
- Roll the dough into a tight log and place it in a baking dish lined with parchment paper.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven overnight (about 8-10 hours) until the Jachnun is golden and flaky.
- Serve the Jachnun hot with hard-boiled eggs, fresh grated tomato, and zhug sauce on the side.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 757kcal (38%)Carbohydrates: 57g (19%)Protein: 15g (30%)Fat: 52g (80%)Saturated Fat: 13g (81%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 29gCholesterol: 187mg (62%)Sodium: 368mg (16%)Potassium: 166mg (5%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 1g (1%)Vitamin A: 270IU (5%)Vitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 45mg (5%)Iron: 4mg (22%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
