Malawah

Pancake originated from Somalia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Malawah (Somali: Malawax 𐒐𐒖𐒄𐒝𐒄), also known as Malawax (Arabic: ملوح), is a sweet pancake. It has origins from Somalia and is eaten regularly in Somalia, Djibouti, parts of Ethiopia and Kenya.[1][2] It is also eaten in Yemen where it is possibly related to Malawach, although the latter is a flatbread.[3]

Alternative namesMalawah
TypeFlatbread/pancake
Place of originSomalia
Region or stateSomalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya and Yemen
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Malawax
Alternative namesMalawah
TypeFlatbread/pancake
Place of originSomalia
Region or stateSomalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya and Yemen
Main ingredientsFlour, eggs, corn flour, milk, butter or ghee, sugar, cardamom
VariationsCambaabur, Laxoox Abu-Beed
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Overview

Malawah is a plate-sized sweet pancake that is eaten for breakfast or as a snack anytime during the day.[4] It is similar to a sweet crepe and is flavored with cardamom.[5]

Preparation

Malawah is prepared from a batter consisting of flour, milk, eggs, sugar, and spices such as cardamom and cinnamon, with a pinch of salt. The ingredients are mixed until smooth to form a pourable batter. The batter is then cooked on a lightly greased frying pan with butter or oil until golden brown on both sides. It is typically served with honey or sugar as a topping, and accompanied by tea.[6][7]

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