Lamb Fatteh
Crispy pita bread layered with spiced lamb, creamy yogurt, and tangy tahini sauce. A Lebanese comfort dish with textural contrast and bright, savory flavors.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- ½ lb ground lamb
- 2 pieces pita bread
- ¾ cup plain yogurt
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 1 whole lemon (juiced)
- 2 whole garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pinch sumac or paprika, salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Cut pita into triangles. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high.
- 2
Fry pita triangles until golden and crispy, ~2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- 3
In a bowl, whisk together yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, and 2 tbsp water until smooth.
- 4
Add lamb and minced garlic to the same skillet over medium-high heat.
- 5
Break up lamb with a spoon, cooking until no pink remains, ~6 minutes.
- 6
Season lamb with salt, pepper, and sumac. Remove from heat.
- 7
Spread half the yogurt sauce on a plate. Layer pita on top, then lamb.
- 8
Drizzle remaining sauce over lamb. Top with fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- spoon
- cutting board
- knife
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