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Fattet Makdous - Delicious Traditional Syrian Recipe - Eggplant Fatteh Recipe.

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Fattet Makdous

Cultural Context

Fattet Makdous is a traditional Syrian dish that showcases the rich flavors of eggplant and yogurt, often enjoyed during family gatherings and festive occasions. This layered dish reflects the Levantine love for hearty, communal meals, where bread serves as a base for various toppings. In modern times, it has gained popularity beyond Syria, appearing in Middle Eastern restaurants worldwide, often with regional variations.

SyrianSYmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 kg medium eggplant
2 tbsp butter
1 onion, finely chopped
400 g beef
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp mixed spices
1/2 tsp cinnamon
oil for frying
1 chopped onion Julienne
3 chopped garlic cloves
1 tomato, peeled and chopped
2 grated tomatoes
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup water
1 1/2 cup yogurt
2 crushed garlic clove
lemon juice
1/4 cup tahini
salt to taste

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: walnuts

Sunflower seeds provide a similar crunch at a lower cost.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt offers a thicker consistency with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

ground cumin

🥗Healthier: ground coriander

💰Cheaper: caraway seeds

Caraway seeds can mimic the flavor profile at a lower cost.

1

Prepare the eggplant by slicing it and salting to remove bitterness.

2

Rinse and pat dry the eggplant slices.

3

Fry the eggplant in oil until golden brown.

4

In a skillet, melt butter and sauté the finely chopped onion until translucent.

5

Add the beef to the skillet and cook until browned, seasoning with salt, mixed spices, and cinnamon.

6

Prepare the tomato sauce by sautéing the julienne onion and garlic in oil, then adding the chopped tomato, grated tomatoes, tomato paste, and water; simmer until thickened.

7

For the yogurt sauce, mix yogurt with crushed garlic, lemon juice, tahini, and salt to taste.

8

Layer the fried eggplant in a serving dish, followed by the beef mixture and tomato sauce, then drizzle with the yogurt sauce.

Cooking Techniques

fryinglayeringmixing

Equipment Needed

skillet

Spice Level:

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Allergens

nutsdairy

Also Known As

Fatteh MakdousFattet Eggplant

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