Yemen Fatah
Experience the comforting flavors of Yemen Fatah, a traditional Middle Eastern dish that transforms simple ingredients into a soul-warming meal. This hearty recipe features torn pieces of flatbread—ideally Yemeni lahooh or pita—soaked in savory beef or chicken stock, creating a soft, porridge-like texture. A drizzle of aromatic clarified butter infused with garlic, cumin, and black pepper adds richness, while a splash of white vinegar provides a zingy contrast. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, Yemen Fatah is a quick and satisfying dish that’s perfect as a main meal or a flavorful side. Ready in just 20 minutes, this authentic Yemeni recipe is a delicious way to explore Middle Eastern cuisine from your own kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Flatbread (preferably Yemeni lahooh or pita)
- 4 cups Beef or chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons Clarified butter (ghee)
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons White vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
1. Tear the flatbread into small, bite-sized pieces and place them in a large serving bowl or dish.
2. Heat the beef or chicken stock in a saucepan over medium heat until it starts to simmer.
3. Pour the hot stock over the torn flatbread, ensuring all pieces are well soaked. Allow the bread to absorb the liquid for about 5 minutes.
4. In a small skillet, melt the clarified butter over low heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5. Stir in the ground cumin, salt, and black pepper into the melted butter and garlic mixture. Cook for another 30 seconds to bloom the spices.
6. Drizzle the butter and spice mixture over the soaked flatbread evenly.
7. Add the white vinegar for a tangy flavor and sprinkle fresh cilantro over the top for garnish.
8. Serve warm immediately as a hearty meal or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
249 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.1 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 23 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 1344 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.8 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | ||
| Protein | 8.1 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 30 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 230 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
