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El-Fatta

Name: El-Fatta
Cuisine: Libyan
Ingredients: 2 cups stale bread; 1.5 cups rice; 500 grams lamb or beef meat; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 medium onion; 2 cloves garlic; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 cup nuts (pine nuts or almonds); 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

El-Fatta is a traditional Libyan dish characterized by layers of toasted or fried bread, rice, and a rich meat or tomato sauce, often garnished with nuts and herbs. It is a hearty and communal meal, commonly served during special occasions and family gatherings, reflecting Libyan hospitality and culinary heritage.

10 ingredients

savoryspicednuttyherbaceous

Culinary DNA Preview

Libyan70%

Arab30%

Ingredients

stale bread
2 cups
rice
1.5 cups
lamb or beef meat
500 grams
tomato paste
3 tablespoons
onion
1 medium
garlic
2 cloves
olive oil
3 tablespoons
cinnamon
1 teaspoon
nuts (pine nuts or almonds)
1/4 cup
fresh parsley
2 tablespoons

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

El-Fatta has roots in North African Berber cuisine and has been influenced by Mediterranean and Arab culinary traditions over centuries, evolving into a beloved staple in Libyan households.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Libyan70%

ingredients+techniques

Arab30%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

toasting sautéing simmering layering

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