Layered London Broil with Garlic Yogurt and Pita

Name: Layered London Broil with Garlic Yogurt and Pita (Fatteh ma Lahm (fet-tee ma lah-him))
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients: 1 (15- or 16-ounce can) garbanzo beans, drained; 2 tablespoons melted clarified butter; ⅓ cup toasted pine nuts; Clarified butter and tahini, found in specialty markets or online.; ½ teaspoon ground allspice; 2 cups plain yogurt (regular, reduced-fat, or fat-free); 2 large cloves garlic; 3 tablespoons melted clarified butter; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ cup fresh pomegranate seeds, when in season; 1 teaspoon tahini (optional); or: 3 medium pita breads (about 6 inches diameter); ¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper; ½ teaspoon allspice; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon; 1½ teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon salt; (You can substitute lean lamb from the leg or lamb shanks for the beef.); 5 cups boiling water; 1/16 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1½ large pita breads (about 10 inches diameter); 1 cup diced yellow onion (½ inch); ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 pound lean top round London broil, cut into 1-inch pieces; ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 cups diced yellow onion (¼ inch)

Fatteh ma Lahm (fet-tee ma lah-him)

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

Classic Lebanese Cuisine

By Kamal Al-Faqih

Published 2009

About

This dish is composed of several layers. It begins with toasted pita chips followed by tender morsels of London broil with garbanzo beans and onions. Garlic yogurt is next, followed by toasted pine nuts on top. While the individual layers can be prepared in advance, this dish needs to be assembled just before serving.

Ingredients

Specialty Ingredients

Clarified butter and tahini, found in specialty markets or online.

Asia
Lebanon
Main course
Spicy
Mediterranean

Method

Prepare Ahead

Prepare clarified butter in advance. You can prepare this dish up to 2 days in advance. Refrigerate the garbanzo, onion, and London broil mixture and the garlic yogurt sauce. The other items do not need refrigeration. Keep all the items separate and covered. Serve as directed.