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Fatteh
Egyptian and Levantine dish From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Fatteh (Arabic: فتّة meaning crushed or crumbs, also romanized as fette, fetté, fatta or fattah)[3] is a dish eaten in the Levant and Egypt consisting of pieces of fresh, toasted, grilled, or fried flatbread covered with other ingredients that vary according to region. It is also some times referred to as shâmiyât (Arabic: شاميات "Damascene")[2] in the Levant area.
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Etymology
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Fatteh is derived from Arabic fatta (فتة), which means to "tear" or "break apart.[4][5]
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Fatteh is an ancient dish found in the Mashriq region of the Arab world as well as Egypt.[6] Fetté dishes include a wide variety of regional and local variations, some of which also have their own distinct names.
Yemen
Many variations of fatteh can be found in Yemeni cuisine, this includes both sweet and savory versions.[7][8] Fattah Tammer (Arabic: فتة تمر) is a sweet version made with honey and date palm.[9][8][7]
Another name for fatta in Yemen is fatoot or ftut (Arabic: فتوت).[10] Variations of fatta called ftout and fatoot samneh are popular among Yemenite Jews, and are still made in Yemen today.[11]
Arabian Gulf
In Eastern Arabian cuisine, tharid is a popular fatteh dish, its made with meat, vegetables, and broth.[12][13]
Egypt
Egyptians prepare a dish called "fatta" as a feast meal.[2] It is prepared on special occasions, such as to celebrate a woman's first pregnancy or for Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. It is made with a garlic and vinegar flavored meat soup and crispy flatbread served in a bowl with rice and a sauce consisting of garlic tomato sauce.[14]
Levant
Many variations of fatteh exist in the Levant region,[15] one of the most common variations is Fattet Hummus, which itself has its own regional variations across Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine, its main ingredients are bread, chickpeas, and tahini. Nuts, ground meat, as well as many other toppings can be added for garnish.[16][15]
Another popular Levantine variation is fattet betinjen (Arabic: فتة باذنجان), which is made with fried or roasted eggplants, other common additions include yogurt and meat.[15][17][18]
Syria
The Levantine "fetté", eaten in breakfasts as well as in the evenings,[1][2] always starts with a stack of khubz bread, topped by strained yogurt, steamed chickpeas and olive oil that are crushed and mixed together. In the next step, a teaspoon of cumin is almost always poured into the mixture. After that, virtually anything can be added to the bowl. Some fettés are made of eggplants and julienned carrots topped with grilled chicken and pine nuts while some contain lamb shanks, different spices and yogurt.[2] The fattoush is a salad made with toasted pieces of pita bread that technically also falls into the family of "shâmiyât".[2].There is Fatteh with oil, Fatteh with ghee, Fatteh with yogurt, and other types of Fatteh that are famous in different regions of Syria. Fatteh with oil is a type of Fatteh known in Syria. It is prepared by cutting toasted or dried bread and placing it in a deep glass bowl. Add previously boiled chickpeas (it must be hot) with a little salt. Stir the mixture a little and add the special Fatteh mixture (made up of khatta, lemon, and oil) and garnish with pine nuts. There are many types of Fatteh in Syria, including: Fatteh with maqadam, Fatteh with Arabic ghee, Fatteh with yogurt, and Fatteh with bananas. Damascus is famous for its many types of Syrian Fatteh, which are rich in ingredients and delicious taste.[19]
Palestine
"Fetté gazzewié" from Gaza is served as plain rice cooked in meat or chicken broth and then flavored with mild spices, particularly cinnamon. The rice is then laid over a thin markook bread which is in turn smothered in clarified butter and topped with various meats.[20] Some versions of Musakhan are fetté dishes.[15]
Jordan
Mansaf, the national dish of Jordan, can be considered a fatteh dish,[15] it is made with rice, meat, a fermented-yoghurt called jameed, and shredded saj bread.[21]
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