Cleche
- Cuisine: Iraqi
Ingredients
500g plain flour
2 cup oil (olive or vegetable)
1 cup milk
Fillings
Either dessicated coconut mixed with a little sugar
Diced walnuts with sugar
Dates stoned and mashed with a little molasses
Preparation
Make a soft dough by moistening the flour with a two-to-one mix of milk and oil.
Knead then leave to prove for about an hour. In the meantime prepare fillings..
Form discs of dough and place a teaspoon of mixture in the centre. Fold the dough over the mixture to form half moons. Crimp the edges with a knife or fork, place on a greased baking tray and brush with a little beaten egg.
Bake in a moderate oven for about 30 minutes.
Iraqi Restaurants
Displaying 2 of 2 Iraqi Restaurants.
| Restaurant | Suburb | |
| 1. | Kamel | Albert Park |
| 2. | Al-Dhiaffah Al-Iraqi | Fairfield |
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