Fatta – Egyptian Meat Soup

May 15, 2023May 15, 20230 2
Fatta - Egyptian Meat Soup for dinner tonight
in Soup

Prep

20 min

Cook

2 hrs 30 min

Ready In

2 hrs 50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs lamb , boneless lean
2 medium onions
black pepper , freshly ground
salt , to taste
6 cups water
1 cup water
1/2 cup rice
1/4 cup ghee
2 tablespoons ghee
5 garlic cloves , finely minced
1/4 cup vinegar
2 slices bread , roasted

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
575
Sugar
2g
Fat
37g
Fatta is a traditional Egyptian soup that is typically served during Eid al-Adha, a Muslim holiday celebrated worldwide. The soup is made with lamb, rice, and bread and is flavored with garlic and vinegar. It is perfect for cold winter days as it warms you up from the inside out. This recipe is a great way to experience the taste of Egypt in your own home and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Instructions

1.Cut the lamb into small pieces and set aside.
2.Thinly slice the onions and set aside.
3.In a large pot, heat 1/4 cup of ghee over medium heat.
4.Add the sliced onions and sauté until they begin to turn golden brown.
5.Add the lamb and continue to cook until the meat is browned.
6.Add 6 cups of water to the pot along with the salt and black pepper.
7.Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to low.
8.Simmer for 1-2 hours until the lamb is very tender.
9.While the lamb is cooking, rinse the rice thoroughly.
10.In a separate pot, bring 1 cup of water to a boil.
11.Add the rinsed rice to the pot and stir.
12.Cover and simmer until the rice is cooked and tender.
13.Once the lamb is fully cooked, remove it from the pot and shred it with a fork.
14.Add the shredded lamb back to the pot.
15.Add the minced garlic and 2 tablespoons of ghee to the pot.
16.Stir well and cook on low heat for 15 minutes.
17.Serve the soup hot with roasted bread slices and a drizzle of vinegar.

PROS

Fatta is a hearty and filling soup that is packed with flavor.

It is a great way to use up leftover lamb and can easily be adjusted to serve a crowd.

Plus, the addition of rice and bread makes it a complete meal.

CONS

Since this soup is made with lamb and ghee, it is quite high in calories and fat.

However, it can easily be made with leaner meats and less ghee to make it a bit healthier.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lamb is a great source of protein and is rich in iron and vitamin B12.
Rice is a good source of carbohydrates and provides a steady source of energy.
Garlic has been linked to boosting immunity and reducing inflammation.

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