La fatay pie it is very popular all over the world. They are made from fresh minced meat, lemon, tomato, apricot and various spices. The dough is homemade and is cooked in the oven.
It has not only become very popular as a typical dish in Egypt, but also in Lebanon, Syria e Israel. But they have also become popular in western countries.
Which are the ingredients?
For the filling:
- 500 g. onion, peeled and chopped
- 1 splash of water
- 1 lemon
- Chopped parsley
- 1 large tomato, peeled and diced
- 750 g. minced meat
- salt, pepper, paprika, ground chili pepper, can be nutmeg to taste
For the mass:
- 750 g
- 25 g. brewer's yeast
- ½ teaspoon of sugar
- 400 c natural / warm water
How is the filling prepared? It is essential to prepare the filling as much as possible a day before, so that it concentrates the desired flavor. The onions should be chopped into small but visible pieces, in a bowl add together with the chopped onions, a splash of water, cover and bake at maximum power in the microwave for 5 minutes. Without microwaves you can also soak the onion in plenty of boiling water for 5 minutes and drain before using.
Then you must add the juice of 1 lemon, chop the parsley, cut the diced tomato and add the onion. Then add the 750g. minced meat and season. The key is to knead the filling with your hand, evenly. It should be covered and left in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours.
Soon we will tell you the secrets to achieve the best fatay dough.