Mombar Rice Sausage, a street food dish from Giza025

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Mombar Rice Sausage

Egyptian celebratory dish of sheep or beef casings stuffed with a raw filling of rice, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and fresh herbs, boiled tender, and deep-fried until golden and crispy.

2 hours 30 minutesYield · 6 servingsRegion · Giza

Ingredients

What you’ll need

  • 1 lb cleaned sheep casings
  • 2 cups Egyptian rice
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 cups tomato puree
  • 1 cup fresh dill/parsley/cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • salt, pepper
  • 4 cups vegetable oil

Method

How it comes together

  1. 1

    Stuff: Mix raw rice, onion, garlic, tomato puree, herbs, and spices. Stuff loose and flat into 8-inch casings (do not overstuff).

  2. 2

    Boil: Simmer mombar in rolling salted water (200°F / 93°C) for 35-40 minutes until rice is tender. Drain and dry completely.

  3. 3

    Fry: Heat oil to 375°F (190°C) and deep fry sausages for 5-6 minutes until crispy and dark golden.

Safety note

Keep casings cold and sanitary. Overfilling can burst links; vigorous boiling can also split them.

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