Shami Meat Fatteh
A festive, hearty dish that brings the flavours of authentic Shami cooking to your table.
28 May 2026
How to Prepare
1
Cook the meat with your usual spices until tender, reserving some broth.
2
Prepare the rice and toast or fry the bread until crisp.
3
Whisk the yogurt, tahini, crushed garlic and salt into a smooth sauce.
4
In the serving dish, layer the toasted bread, then the rice.
5
Pour the yogurt-tahini sauce over the layers.
6
Arrange the cooked meat on top.
7
Garnish with toasted nuts, a drizzle of hot ghee and chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
✦ Chef Noor's Tip
Assemble the fatteh just before serving so the bread stays crunchy.