How to pronounce Mtewem

Mtewem is written المثوم where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /mθawwəm/. In plain English letters that is m-TOW-wem, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Mtewem?

Mtewem is a main dish of Algeria. Where it comes from: Algiers. People usually eat it on festive days. Its main ingredients are beef. It tastes savory.

Where Mtewem comes from

Mtewem is one of 29 signature dishes of Algeria on this map. See all dishes from Algiers.

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Food of Algeria