EGYPTIAN FATTAH - EID MEAL | LAMB SHANK & GARLIC TOMATO RICE DISH | ‏فتة مصري أصلي ‏بالخل ‏والثوم

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: lamb

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than beef.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for frying.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice adds brightness and is often more accessible.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes provide a lighter taste, while canned are cost-effective.

Start by preparing the broth with water and lamb shank, covering it just enough to submerge the meat.

Add salt and mastic to the broth, then cover and cook for about 30-35 minutes.

In a separate pot, heat ghee and add tomato paste to prepare the sauce.

Toast the bread with oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in the oven at 200-250 degrees Celsius until crunchy, keeping an eye on it to prevent burning.

Fry the rice in ghee before adding the broth, ensuring the rice is washed and drained to avoid mushiness.

Pour the broth over the fried rice and cover to let it cook.

Once the bread is toasted, layer it in the serving dish before adding the rice and sauce.

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