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Bazeen

Traditional dish from Libya

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About Bazeen

unleavened bread in Libyan cuisine

Bazin alternativly recognized as Bazeen, is an unleavened bread in the cuisine of Libya prepared with barley, water and salt. Bazin is prepared by boiling barley flour in water and then beating it to create a dough using a magraf, which is a unique stick designed for this purpose. The dough may then be placed in a pan and allowed time to harden, after which it is baked or steamed. The salt contributes to the hardness of the bazin. Bazin may have a paste-like and hardened texture. It may also be prepared using whole wheat flour, olive oil and pepper as ingredients.

Cuisine Type

  • Libyan cuisine

Components

  • table salt
  • water
  • barley

Dietary Information

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