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Mtewem

Traditional dish from Algeria

About Mtewem

Algerian meal

Tajine mtewem, usually abbreviated to mtewem, is a traditional Algerian dish, and more specifically Algerine. It is made from minced meatballs, pieces of chicken or lamb meat, garlic, chickpeas and almonds. Its sauce is prepared with a grated onion and a lot of garlic and is usually cooked in a tajine pot. Like most Algerian dishes, it is usually served with either a white or red spicy sauce.

Components

  • onion
  • meatball

Dietary Information

Traditional Algeria cuisine

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