 Mfarakeh | |
| Alternative names | mofarakah, mufaraqah |
|---|---|
| Type | Breakfast |
| Place of origin | Levant |
| Region or state | Arab world |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | potato, egg, ghee |
Mfarakeh (Arabic:مفركة, also spelledmofarakah ormufaraqah also known asBatata Wa Bayd (Arabic:بطاطا وبيض) is anArab dish made of potato,egg,ghee,cumin powder,salt andpepper, in addition choppedcoriander leaf forgarnish.[1][2][3][4] This dish is very simple to make for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It is eaten withArabic bread (Pita) andArabic tea.[5]
Mfarakeh is traditionally served as part of amezze in theArab world, especially in theLevant (Lebanon,Syria,Palestine,Jordan).[6]
The word "mfarakeh" (Arabic:مفركة) is derived from theArabic verb,Arabic:فرك,romanized: farak, meaning "the rubbed".[7] The root is also used to describe the crumbling apart of fully ripe wheat when rubbed in one's hand[8] or even a wooden whisk used to break up food.[9] This renders the meaning closer to "that which is crumbled or broken apart into bits"; descriptive of the way the egg falls in crumbles around the potatoes.
