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

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.

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.