Şahnur Ilıcalı
23 May 2026 Last updated: 11 September 2026

Fatta, a festive Egyptian dish, is made by layering toasted bread and rice with a garlic-vinegar sauce and boiled meat. Prepared for special occasions, this hearty dish stands out for its layered presentation.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Boil the meat

90 min

Place the lamb leg, onion, and water in a pot. Cover and simmer over medium heat until the meat is tender, about 1.5 hours. Reserve the cooking liquid.

2

Cook the rice

20 min

Cook the rice over low heat using the usual absorption method, with some of the reserved cooking liquid.

3

Make the sauce

12 min

Sauté the garlic in oil over low heat for 1 minute. Add the tomato paste and vinegar, then add 2 measures (200 ml each) of the reserved cooking liquid and simmer for 10 minutes.

4

Layer the dish

10 min

Arrange the toasted bread pieces on a serving platter and spoon half the sauce over them. Add the rice, then place the sliced meat on top.

5

Serve

Pour the remaining sauce over the top and serve hot.

Reminder

The components can be stored separately in the refrigerator for 2 days; assemble the layers just before serving, or the bread will soften.

Nutritional Values · 1 serving

Values are estimates
520 kcalCalories
30 gProtein
52 gCarbohydrate
20 gFat
2 gFiber
3 gSugar
620 mgSodium
6 gSaturated Fat
Protein 24% Carbohydrate 41% Fat 35%
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