Rghaif

Name: Rghaif
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 1.5 cups fine semolina; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp fine salt; 1 cup warm water; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Flaky, multi-layered Moroccan flatbreads made with semolina and flour. Pan-fried until golden and crispy on the outside while remaining tender inside.

45 minMediumServes 4340 cal/serving

MoroccanBreakfastStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

1.5 cups fine semolina
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp fine salt
1 cup warm water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, mix 1.5 cups fine semolina, 1 cup all-purpose flour, and 1 tsp fine salt.
2

Gradually add 1 cup warm water and knead for 10 minutes until soft and elastic.
3

Divide dough into 4 equal balls, coat lightly with 1/4 cup vegetable oil, cover, and rest for 20 minutes.
4

Flatten a dough ball paper-thin on a greased surface, brush with 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, and fold into a square.
5

Heat a dry skillet over medium heat, flatten each folded square gently, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown.

Questions

Can I make Rghaif dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Rghaif gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1.5 cups fine semolina, 1 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Rghaif keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Rghaif?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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