Beef Fatteh

Goody Kitchen

Rich with contrasting flavours and textures, our beef fatteh is a showstopping twist on the much-loved original. In this complex-tasting, beautiful looking recipe toasted, broth-drenched bread is topped with fluffy rice, rich tomato sauce and tender, saffron-yogurt coated grilled beef for a knockout, celebration dish.

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Level

Intermediate

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Step 1

In a deep pot over the heat, stir the beef with a spoon of shortening and 5 mastics, until the beef’s color changes; and then add the cardamom, bay leaves, nutmeg, and cinnamon; stirring constantly. Afterwards, add the onion, and stir well; and then pour the boiled water and add the salt and black pepper, and leave it on the heat until the beef is cooked.

Step 2

Wash the rice, then place it in a pot over the heat, while adding a spoon of the shortening and 2 mastics; stir them and add a teaspoon of salt. Leave the mixture to boil for a couple of minutes; then lower the heat and leave it for 30 minutes until it is cooked.

Step 3

To prepare the red sauce: In a pot over the heat, heat a spoon of shortening and fry the garlic. Add the vinegar, followed by the soft sieved tomatoes, salt and black pepper; and then leave them for 15 minutes until the mixture is cooked.

Step 4

Cut the bread into squares and toast them in the oven; afterwards, in a pot over the heat, heat the shortening and add the garlic; then stir them together with the bread and pour the beef’s broth. Put a spoon of the ready-made red sauce on the bread mixture and mix them together for a minute.

Step 5

To prepare the garnish: In a pot over the heat, heat the shortening and fry the garlic; then add the vinegar and a spoon of the red sauce; stir them together for a bit.