Boulangerie de Rabat

Boulangerie de Rabat is a delightful Moroccan snack featuring flaky pastry filled with a savory mixture of spiced ground beef and vegetables. Each bite offers a perfect balance of flavors, making it a popular street food choice in Morocco.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 250 grams
• Butter - 100 grams (melted)
• Cold water - 100 ml
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Ground beef - 200 grams
• Onion - 1 medium (finely chopped)
• Garlic - 2 cloves (minced)
• Carrot - 1 medium (grated)
• Cilantro - 2 tablespoons (chopped)
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Egg - 1 (beaten, for egg wash)

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Gradually add melted butter and cold water, mixing until a dough forms. Knead for about 5 minutes until smooth, then wrap in plastic wrap and let it rest for 20 minutes.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent, about 3-5 minutes. Add ground beef, grated carrot, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the beef is browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Stir in chopped cilantro and remove from heat.
3. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
4. Divide the rested dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion into a thin circle on a floured surface. Place a spoonful of the beef mixture in the center of each circle.
5. Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape and seal the edges by pressing with a fork.
6. Place the filled pastries on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with beaten egg.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 60 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from the ground beef, which supports muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from the vegetables, promoting overall health.

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