Mutabbaq Hijazi (Crispy Griddled Scallion, Herb, Tomato & Egg Stuffed Pastry Squares) – Authentic Saudi Arabia Recipe
The king of Hijazi street food: golden, blistered savory pastry squares served with fresh lemon wedges.
- Country of Origin
- 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia (Middle East, Asia)
- Dietary Profile
- vegetarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Crisp pan-seared thin pastry pockets, Bunches of chopped scallions/leeks, Diced tomatoes, Cumin, Coriander
Ingredients for Mutabbaq Hijazi (Crispy Griddled Scallion, Herb, Tomato & Egg Stuffed Pastry Squares) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) crisp pan-seared thin pastry pockets, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups bunches of chopped scallions/leeks, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with cumin
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Saudi Arabia seasoning (coriander, black pepper, green chili)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and cumin for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add crisp pan-seared thin pastry pockets and bunches of chopped scallions/leeks along with coriander, black pepper, green chili, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with diced tomatoes and serve straight from the skillet.