Crispy Msemen with Honey & Fresh Salad
Flaky, buttery square flatbread fried until golden, drizzled with warm honey and served alongside a bright cucumber-tomato salad. A Moroccan breakfast classic that feels fancy but takes just 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 medium cucumbers, sliced
- 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Mix flour with 0.5 cup water and a pinch of salt until a soft dough forms, then knead for 2 minutes until smooth.
- 2
Divide dough into 2 balls. On an oiled surface, stretch one ball thin with your hands, then fold into a square.
- 3
Heat 2 tbsp butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 4
Pan-fry msemen 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Repeat with remaining dough and butter.
- 5
While msemen cooks, toss cucumber and tomato slices with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs in a bowl.
- 6
Drizzle warm honey over cooked msemen. Serve hot alongside the cucumber-tomato salad.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- 12-inch skillet
- cutting board
- knife
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