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Fattoush

Name: Fattoush
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Syrian
Ingredients: 2 pieces Pita bread (stale); 4 pieces Tomatoes; 3 pieces Cucumbers; 8 pieces Radishes; 200 g Romaine lettuce; 4 pieces Spring onions; 40 g Parsley; 20 g Fresh mint; 2 tbsp Sumac; 2 tbsp Pomegranate molasses; 2 pieces Lemon; 80 ml Olive oil; 2 cloves Garlic; To taste Salt and pepper

Fattoush is a classic Syrian salad that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Pita bread (stale), Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Radishes, Romaine lettuce, Spring onions, Parsley, Fresh mint, Sumac, Pomegranate molasses, Lemon, Garlic and Salt and pepper, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic Syrian cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Baba Ghanoush.

Difficulty: easyPrep: 20 minCook: 10 minServes 4

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Ingredients

Pita bread (stale)2 pieces
Tomatoes4 pieces
Cucumbers3 pieces
Radishes8 pieces
Romaine lettuce200 g
Spring onions4 pieces
Parsley40 g
Fresh mint20 g
Sumac2 tbsp
Pomegranate molasses2 tbsp
Lemon2 pieces
Olive oil80 ml
Garlic2 cloves
Salt and pepperTo taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

6 steps

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Step 1🍳 Fry

Tear the bread by hand into two-finger pieces and fry them in olive oil until browned.

Step 2

Drain the bread on paper and dust it with half the sumac while it is still hot.

Step 3

Cut the tomatoes, cucumbers and radishes into large uneven pieces; the salad should be rough rather than neat.

Step 4🔪 Prep

Tear the lettuce by hand and chop the herbs and spring onion.

Step 5🥄 Mix

Whisk a dressing from the lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, crushed garlic, the remaining sumac, oil and salt.

Step 6✨ Serve

Toss the vegetables in the dressing, add the bread and serve at once.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Fattoush carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

If you need to accommodate dietary restrictions, pita bread (stale) can be substituted with an equivalent volume of seasonal vegetables, legumes, or a protein alternative of your preference.

Chef Technique Tips

Season in stages rather than all at once at the end. Salting components as they cook draws out excess moisture, intensifies natural sugars, and builds harmonious depth of flavor throughout the dish.

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