Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Breads and Pastries
Fattoush Flatbread / Pastry
Chef's Menu Description
Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.
Ingredients
- • 2 pita breads, torn into pieces
- • 5 cups cos lettuce, torn
- • 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- • 1 cucumber, diced
- • 3 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- • 1 tbsp sumac
- • 1 clove garlic, minced
- • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- • 2 tbsp lemon juice
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Fry the pita pieces in 2 tbsp of the olive oil over medium heat until golden and crisp; drain on kitchen roll.
2
Phase 2
Whisk the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil with the lemon juice, garlic, sumac, and 1/2 tsp salt.
3
Phase 3
Toss the romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, and mint in a large bowl.
4
Phase 4
Pour the dressing over the salad, add the crisp pita, and toss gently.
5
Phase 5
Serve immediately so the fried bread stays crunchy.