Mombar is a sausage dish in that is popular in Egypt . There are similar dishes in some other countries. It is made from small intestine of sheep and it is stuffed with a rice and sauce of tomato.It is fried in butter, ghee or Cooking oil. . [1] [2]

Mombar on the Egyptian way
A plate of mombar.

Ingredients

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  • Sheep intestines
  • Rice
  • Tomatoes
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Coriander
  • Oil
  • Tomato sauce
  • Spices

A piece of mombar (about 100 grams) contains about 149 calories. Some people make it in a healthy way for people with special dietary needs, such as people who are have Diabetes mellitus.

A serving of about 300 grams contains:

  • Calories:501
  • Fat: 14
  • Saturated fat: 1
  • Cholesterol: 0
  • Carbohydrates:85
  • Proteins: 8

Naming

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The mombar in Egypt are lambs or sheep small intestines stuffed with rice. Filling varies and rice remains the main ingredient for filling.

References

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  1. Gil Marks (2010). Encyclopedia of Jewish Food. Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons. p. 1. ISBN 978-0-470-39130-3. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
  2. "طريقة عمل الممبار المحشو بالأرز". اليوم السابع. 23 October 2012.

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