Mhadjeb

Method

1. 1 Knead the semolina with warm water for 15 minutes until it forms a very soft dough, then rub with oil and let it rest for 1 hour.
2. 2 Sauté thinly sliced onions for 15 minutes until sweet, then add tomatoes, tomato sauce, harissa, and seasonings and cook for another 15 minutes until thickened.
3. 3 The filling must be completely dry; a wet filling will tear the thin semolina membrane when folded.
4. 4 Spread the dough into a thin sheet on an oiled surface, place the filling in the center, and fold the four edges to form a square.
5. 5 Pan-fry for 4 minutes on each side until the crust is browned and slightly crispy.

With an appliance

• Air fryer 59 min

  For step 5: lightly spray oil on both sides of the folded square pastry, air fry at 190 degrees for 10 minutes, flipping at the 6th minute to give the crust a light brown spot and a crispy texture.