Egyptian Fatteh
Cooking With KidsSteady frying heat sets the outside quickly while allowing the centre to cook through as directed. In egyptian fatteh, Beef, Onion and Chicken Stock Cube are brought together in the stated order so their textures remain controlled and the seasoning is distributed evenly.
- Prep
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
Instructions
- 1To 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.
- 2Then 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.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 1673
- Protein
- 38.3g
- Carbs
- 42.3g
Family cooking
Cooking With Kids
Simple ways children can join safely, with adult guidance.
Age 3-5
Small helper
- Mash soft ingredients
- Wash fruit and vegetables
Age 6-8
Kitchen explorer
- Stir a batter
- Measure simple ingredients
Chef tips
To preserve the toasted bread's signature crunch, drizzle the garlic and vinegar sauce just before bringing it to the table, ensuring a delightful mix of textures in every mouthful. For a truly special occasion, scatter some pine nuts or flaked almonds toasted in oil over the rice.
Culinary reasoning
Steady frying heat sets the outside quickly while allowing the centre to cook through as directed. In egyptian fatteh, Beef, Onion and Chicken Stock Cube are brought together in the stated order so their textures remain controlled and the seasoning is distributed evenly.
