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bazeen

🇱🇾 A dish from Libya

bazeen, a dish from Libya
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Bazin alternatively recognized as Bazeen,, Bézine or Bazine is an unleavened bread in the cuisine of Libya and the cuisine of Tunisia prepared with barley, water and salt. Bazin is prepared by boiling barley flour or wheat flour in water and then beating it to create a dough using a magraf, which is a unique stick designed for this purpose.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientsbarley flour, water, salt
🔥Cooking methodboiling flour in water then beating into a stiff dough
👅Flavour & styleplain, dense, savory, often served with sauce
🕒When it’s eatentraditional staple, often festive or family meal

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Frequently asked questions

Where does bazeen come from?
bazeen is a dish that originated in Libya.
What is bazeen?
Bazin alternatively recognized as Bazeen,, Bézine or Bazine is an unleavened bread in the cuisine of Libya and the cuisine of Tunisia prepared with barley, water and salt. Bazin is prepared by boiling barley flour or wheat flour in water and then beating it to create a dough using a magraf, which is a unique stick designed for this purpose.