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Fatayer bi Sabanekh

Levantine-style triangular pies filled with a mixture of spinach, onions, lemon, and spices.

80 min Medium Árabe (Levante) 6 servings
Fatayer bi Sabanekh

The story behind

Fatayer bi Sabanekh is a classic in Lebanese and Levantine cuisine. Their distinctive triangular shape is achieved by folding the dough toward the center to seal the spinach filling. They are famous for the balance between the earthy flavor of the spinach and the tanginess of lemon juice and sumac, an essential spice in this recipe. They are commonly enjoyed as part of a mezze platter or as a comforting snack.

Instructions

  1. 1
    Prepare a basic soft bread dough and let it rest until it doubles in size.
  2. 2
    Mix the spinach with the onion, sumac, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt to taste; drain any excess liquid well.
  3. 3
    Roll the dough into circles, place a spoonful of filling in the center, and fold to form a triangle.
  4. 4
    Bake at 200°C until golden and crispy.

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