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Fattah

Name: Fattah
Total time: 90 min
Yield: Serves 6
Cuisine: Egypt
Ingredients: 500g Beef Shank; 1.5 rice-cooker cups Rice; 1/2 Baguette; 4 cloves Garlic; 3 tbsp Vinegar; 1/2 can Canned Tomatoes; As needed Oil for frying; 1 tsp Salt

Main Dish

⏱ 90 min

👥 Serves 6

Difficulty ⭐⭐⭐

Crispy bread, rice, and tender meat layered and drizzled with garlic-vinegar sauce — a lavish celebration dish.

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📖 The Story Behind This Dish

An essential dish for Egyptian celebrations, especially Eid al-Adha. Crispy fried bread, cooked rice, and slow-braised beef are layered and generously topped with a garlic-vinegar sauce. The effort and abundance reflect the spirit of celebration.

🌆 Where it's eaten: Served on large platters at weddings and Eid gatherings, where family and relatives come together — a true feast dish.

🥕 Ingredients (serves 6)

Beef Shank 500g
Rice 1.5 rice-cooker cups
Baguette 1/2
Garlic 4 cloves
Vinegar 3 tbsp
Canned Tomatoes 1/2 can
Oil for frying As needed
Salt 1 tsp

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Simmer the beef shank for over an hour until tender, reserving the cooking liquid.
Cook the rice using the beef broth.
Cut the bread into bite-sized pieces and deep-fry until golden and crisp.
Grate the garlic and combine with vinegar, a little broth, and canned tomatoes; bring to a boil for the sauce.
Line a serving dish with the crispy bread, then layer the rice and beef on top.
Pour the hot garlic-vinegar sauce generously over everything to finish.

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