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Modern Malawach Delight for Two

Savor a homemade Malawach Delight for a delightful dinner for two.

2servings
30 min
Easy
Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logPlan-friendly portions
Modern Malawach Delight for Two

About this recipe

Experience the enchanting flavors of Yemen with our modern take on malawach. This flaky, buttery bread is paired with refreshing labneh and topped with vibrant herbs and diced tomatoes. Perfect for a cozy evening, this dish blends tradition with contemporary flavors to create a delightful meal.

Ingredients

  • 2 pieces of malawach bread
  • 1/2 cup labneh (strained yogurt)
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped mint
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat a skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Cook the malawach bread until golden brown and crispy on both sides.

  3. 3

    Mix labneh, diced tomato, parsley, mint, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

  4. 4

    Spread the labneh mixture over the warm malawach.

  5. 5

    Slice and arrange neatly on a serving plate.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately while warm.

Chef's tip

To enhance the flavor, consider adding a pinch of za'atar to the labneh mixture.

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