Mafrum
🇹🇳 A dish from Tunisia
Mafrum, also spelled "mafroom", is a Libyan Jewish stuffed vegetable dish. Root vegetables are hollowed out and filled with a blend of ground meat and spices.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | root vegetables, ground meat, garlic, spices, tomato sauce |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | hollowed vegetables stuffed, then fried and stewed |
| 👅Flavour & style | savoury, spiced, hearty |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | served warm as a main, often at holidays |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Mafrum come from?
Mafrum is a dish that originated in Tunisia.
What is Mafrum?
Mafrum, also spelled "mafroom", is a Libyan Jewish stuffed vegetable dish. Root vegetables are hollowed out and filled with a blend of ground meat and spices.