Egyptian fatta, also known as fatteh, is a traditional Egyptian dish and is truly a delectable meal that is perfect for any occasion. The dish is composed of layers of crispy bread, fragrant rice, tender meat, a rich tomato-based sauce, and a creamy yogurt sauce. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish is simply irresistible, leaving you wanting more. If you're looking for a flavorful and satisfying dish, this Egyptian fatta recipe is sure to hit the spot!
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EGYPTIAN FAATAH (RICE & MEAT WITH CRISPY BREAD ON BOTTOM)
This is a classic Egyptian favorite! There are many variations, but this one is sure to please, it is my original recipe. It may seem like alot of steps, but really it is not too bad, the result is worth it, believe me. Enjoy and eat like a pharoah. LOL...
Provided by cooking in cairo...
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 3h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- To prepare bread for bottom of dish: Take pita bread and rip into bite size pieces. In a frying pan, add about a 1/4 stick of butter, add bread pieces and fry until golden brown and crisp. Put these pieces in a glass baking dish, preferably a square sized dish. Set aside.
- Then add to same pan, a little more butter, salt, approximately 2 cloves of crushed fresh garlic, and a teaspoon or so of cumin stir around a bit until you can smell aroma, then add fried bread pieces to this mixture, stir to coat bread and put back into glass baking dish. Set aside.
- To prepare meat: put some butter in a pot, stir fry meat until brown, add 1 onion quartered, salt & pepper, 1 cube of chicken bouillon and water to cover meat. Bring to a boil, turn down to simmer, cover and cook until tender, approximately 2 hours. After meat has cooled, take out chunks of meat and put in a bowl, set aside. Reserve soup from the meat separately.
- To prepare the rice: Put some butter into a pot, add shareya (fideo noodles) like a handful or so, keep stirring until golden brown, not too dark, but very golden. Then add two cups of rice, stir a little bit until some of the rice turns an opaque white. Add 2-1/4 cups of water and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, cover and turn down to simmer, cook until tender. Test the rice tenderness after about 35 minutes.
- Now take some of the soup from meat and add to the top of the bread pieces in baking dish to saturate.Add cooked rice on top of bread pieces. Slowly spoon remainder of soup onto rice, looking at glass dish sides to see level of soup, should reach just to top of rice, don't worry, this doesn't have to be exact. Now you're ready to make the sauce and fry the meat to put on top.
- To prepare red sauce: In a pan, add a little oil or butter, crushed tomato, a half teaspoon of tomato paste, salt & pepper, 2 cloves of fresh crushed garlic and cumin. Add also approximately 3 tablespoons of vinegar, stir this until you smell aroma and it is a bit smooth. It should be a bit thick, not watery, but if too thick you can add a bit of water. Spread with a wooden spoon atop the rice to cover.
- To fry meat: In a pan add a bit of butter or oil, the meat, just a touch of tomato paste, about a tablespoon of fresh crushed garlic, salt & pepper, a teaspoon of cumin. Cook until meat is golden fried.
- Spoon this atop the rice and serve. Enjoy!
EGYPTIAN STYLE FATAH (RICE, MEAT, CRISPY BREAD, VINEGAR, GARLIC)
A must have dish in Eid el Adha (Islamic festival after hadj) I was disappointing not to see it here, so I had to post it.
Provided by EasyRecipe-Chef
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Put pita bread in the oven for 3 minutes till it becomes crispy.
- Break into bite size pieces, put in a glass baking dish.
- Pour the soup (about 1 cup) from the boiled meat in the baking dish over the crispy bread.
- Add the cooked rice over the bread.
- Sprinkle a lot of black pepper over the rice.
- In a frying pan cut the garlic into small pieces fry with oil till it is golden; add the vinegar (this will smell very good).
- Take the mix. of vinegar and garlic pour over the rice.
- Place the meat over the rice.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.9, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 161.5, Carbohydrate 44.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.4, Protein 5.1
Tips:
- To make the perfect Egyptian Faatah rice, use high-quality Egyptian rice. This type of rice is known for its long, slender grains and fluffy texture.
- Soak the rice for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help to remove the starch and prevent the rice from becoming sticky.
- Use a large pot to cook the rice. This will give the rice plenty of room to expand.
- Bring the water to a boil before adding the rice. This will help to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Once the water is boiling, add the rice and stir gently. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for about 18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and all of the water has been absorbed.
- While the rice is cooking, prepare the crispy bread. Cut the bread into small pieces and fry them in hot oil until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Once the rice and crispy bread are ready, assemble the Faatah. Spread the crispy bread on a large serving platter. Top with the rice, meat, and vegetables.
- Drizzle the Faatah with a garlic-tahini sauce or a tomato sauce.
- Garnish with fresh herbs, such as parsley, cilantro, or mint.
Conclusion:
Egyptian Faatah rice is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a hearty and satisfying meal that is sure to please everyone at the table. With its combination of fluffy rice, crispy bread, tender meat, and fresh vegetables, Faatah is a true feast for the senses. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give Egyptian Faatah rice a try. You won't be disappointed!
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