Egyptian Fattah with Lamb Shanks Bowl

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    4

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Mediterranean Bowls: 100 Fast, Flavorful, and Nourishing One-Bowl Meals

By Mahy Elamin

Published 2026

  • About

This Egyptian Fattah Bowl is the essence of comfort food and a dish that was served on so many occasions each time I visited the country. The core of this dish is simple, crispy pita bread tossed with rice, with a generous drizzle of rich stock and tangy tomato sauce on top that creates an unbeatable texture. Tender cooked lamb shanks are added, drizzled with that tangy tomato sauce, with a side of a simple cucumber and tomato salad. The addition of melted butter (or ghee) adds so much rich