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Layered Shrimp Fatteh: Flavorful Mediterranean Dish

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There are certain dishes that aren’t elaborate or expensive, but they’re popular because they bring together simple ingredients in a way that feels comforting, generous, and deeply satisfying. Fatteh is one of those dishes. The word fatteh comes from the Arabic verb fatta, meaning “to crumble” or “break apart,” referring to the toasted or fried…… Continue reading Layered Shrimp Fatteh: Flavorful Mediterranean Dish

Fattet Hummus: The 5 Layer Casserole of the Arab World

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If there are a people that can turn day-old bread into a sumptuous feast, it would be the people of the Middle East. Resourcefulness is practically in their genes, as they turn lowly lentils into regal Mujaddarah, chickpeas into silky hummus, or stale bread into Fatteh. The word Fatteh in Arabic means “crushed” or “crumbs”,…… Continue reading Fattet Hummus: The 5 Layer Casserole of the Arab World