Msemen Sandwich
● MoroccoMsemen (sometimes called malawi or rghaif) is a semolina and flour flatbread folded into multiple layers before cooking, creating a flaky, chewy texture. It is cooked on a flat griddle and is a staple across North Africa and parts of the Middle East. The breakfast sandwich version — with butter and honey — is eaten at every Moroccan breakfast table.
Msemen is the archetypal Moroccan breakfast bread, eaten with argan oil and honey at the morning meal across the country. The savoury filled version — with spiced kefta or cheese — is a more recent street food adaptation. Both versions are sold from traditional Moroccan bakers (farranin) who set up stalls in souks from 6am.
Mix fine semolina, flour, salt, and water into a smooth dough. Rest 30 minutes. Roll thin, fold with butter and a sprinkle of semolina into a square parcel. Flatten and cook on a dry griddle until golden on both sides. For savoury filling: place spiced kefta (minced lamb with cumin and coriander) inside before the final fold. For sweet: serve plain with butter and honey.