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Masoob

Masoub, Malikia, معصوب

YemenYemeni cuisine

Masoob is a sweet and savory banana-based dish made from a base of over-ripe bananas and ground flatbread. Toppings like cream, nuts, honey or raisins are normally added.

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Masoob is a traditional banana-based pudding from the Hadhramaut region in Yemen. It is made from over-ripe bananas, ground flat bread, cream, cheese, honey, and sometimes dates. It is popular in other Arab states like Saudi Arabia and the UAE, where Hadhrami immigrant communities introduced the dish.

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