300g tub of authentic Algerian Smen El Mordjene clarified butter ghee for traditional baking and cooking front

300g tub of authentic Algerian Smen El Mordjene clarified butter ghee for traditional baking and cooking bak

300g tub of authentic Algerian Smen El Mordjene clarified butter ghee for traditional baking and cooking top

Authentic Smen El Mordjene 300g | Traditional Clarified Butter

Algerian smen El Mordjene 300g

Name: Algerian smen El Mordjene 300g
Brand: EL MORDJENE
SKU: 6
Price: 2.51 EUR
Availability: InStock

EL MORDJENE

€2.51

(€7.94 / kg)

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Smen El Mordjene (300g) is the ultimate premium Algerian clarified butter, famous for its rich, aromatic, and slightly salted traditional flavor. Made from high-quality fats, this 300g tub is an essential staple in North African kitchens. It is the secret ingredient used to give traditional Algerian pastries (like Baklawa, Makrout, and Tamina) their incredibly flaky texture and melt-in-your-mouth richness, while also adding a deeply comforting depth to savory dishes like Couscous, Tlitli, and Chorba

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What is Algerian Smen El Mordjene?

Smen El Mordjene is Algeria’s most trusted and iconic brand of traditional clarified butter (Smen). Similar to traditional ghee but with its own distinct culinary profile, it is a purified fat crafted to withstand high cooking temperatures while delivering a deeply rich, buttery, and authentic heritage aroma.

For generations, El Mordjene has been the gold standard for both everyday cooking and festive holiday baking across Algeria. This convenient 300g tub is perfectly portioned to keep its freshness while providing enough richness to elevate multiple family recipes, making it a must-have ingredient for anyone looking to recreate true North African flavors at home.

How to Use Smen El Mordjene in Traditional Recipes

Ingredients That Pair Perfectly With It

For Sweet Pastries: Fine semolina (for Makrout), almonds and walnuts (for Baklawa), honey, and orange blossom water.
For Savory Dishes: Coarse semolina (for Couscous), chicken, lamb, onions, cinnamon, and traditional Algerian pasta (Tlitli, Trida, Berkoukes).

Cooking & Baking Instructions

1. Melting for Flaky Pastry Doughs : Pastry Prep.

When making traditional pastries like Baklawa or Griwech, gently melt the required amount of Smen El Mordjene over very low heat. Let it cool slightly before mixing it into your flour or semolina. The pure fat content locks in moisture and creates incredibly delicate, flaky, melt-in-your-mouth layers.

2. Browning Meat and Stew Bases : Searing.

For savory dishes like Chorba Frik or Tajine Lham Lahlou, use 1 tablespoon of Smen El Mordjene instead of regular oil. Melt it directly in your clay pot or heavy-bottomed pan before adding your meats and onions. It has a much higher smoke point than regular butter, allowing you to sear meats beautifully while infusing the entire broth with a deep, savory aroma.

3. The Couscous & Pasta Polish :Finishing Touch.

To achieve the perfect sheen and texture for steamed dishes like Couscous, Tlitli, or Trida, add a small knob of solid Smen El Mordjene directly to the steaming hot grains right before serving. Rub the grains gently between your hands or fluff with a fork to let the smen melt completely, coating each piece to keep them separate and brilliantly flavorful.

Product Details & Nutritional Information

. Ingredients : Vegetable fat, food additives: natural butter flavoring, coloring: Sin 160a(ii) (E160a(ii)).

. Allergen : None.

. Storage : Store in a dry, cool place, protected from light.

Average nutritional values : per 100g.

Energy	3762 kJ / 900 kcal
Fats	299.97g
Carbohydrates	0g
Dietary fiber	0g
Proteins	0g
Salt	0.29g

Nutritional Insight : Because Smen is completely stripped of milk solids and water during the clarification process, it contains virtually zero lactose or casein, making it easier to digest than regular butter. It is purely calorie-dense, meaning a very small amount goes an incredibly long way in flavoring your dishes.