SFIHA (LEBANESE PIE)

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Pie made from our own fresh dough topped with spicy ground lamb meat, onions and tomatoes. Got this recipe from a Lebanese website.

Provided by Ratatouilleee

Categories     Meat

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 kg ground lamb
1 kg firm tomatoes, finely chopped
5 medium onions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash ground cayenne pepper
1 dash ground cinnamon
1 dash ground allspice
2 tablespoons butter, diced
2 tablespoons yoghurt
1 tablespoon sesame paste (Tahinah)
1 tablespoon thickened pomegranate juice (if available)
4 tablespoons fried pine nuts

Steps:

  • Mix well meat, tomatoes, onion and spices. Add yoghurt, sesame paste and pomegranate. Mix all with fried pine nuts. Add butter.
  • For Dough (check out my recipe #263355 for Ajeen) Divide dough into walnut size balls. Roll between hand palms to smooth.
  • Roll out balls with a rolling pin to form 8 cm diameter circles. Put one tblp of meat mixture on dough circle seeing that a cube is in each spoon.
  • Bring the edges up and press to make a square.
  • Arrange meat pastries in a tray brushed with butter. Bake in a moderate heat oven (180°C) for 30 minutes or till dough is golden and meat is cooked.
  • Serve hot with yoghurt.

Kingsley Chukwuemeka
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to impress your guests.


Ashrina Nepal
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pita bread. Just cut the pita bread into triangles and use them as the base for the sfiha.


Linda Dona
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This sfiha is the perfect party food. It's easy to make and it's always a hit.


ViemaDee Caucau (Deeisaia)
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They'll love the cheesy filling and the crispy crust.


RKS BILAL
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This sfiha is a great make-ahead meal. You can make it ahead of time and then reheat it when you're ready to serve.


Maria Johnson
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I love how versatile this recipe is. You can use any type of meat you like, and you can adjust the spices to your own taste.


MDawoodkhan
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This recipe is a great way to introduce people to Lebanese cuisine. It's easy to make and everyone will love it.


Ahsan One
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The flavors in this dish are amazing. The combination of lamb, spices, and herbs is perfect.


Kamala Limbu
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This sfiha is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and filling.


Tshepiso Senyane
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Sonia Roldan
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I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but I loved this recipe. The lamb was so tender and flavorful.


Keotshepile Matabane
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover meat. I had some ground beef that I needed to use up and this was the perfect recipe.


Ayaanle Ahmed
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I've made this sfiha several times now and it's always a hit. My family and friends love it!


Wanga Marquele
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. Even a beginner can make this dish. And the results are so impressive!


John Clayton Bandy
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This sfiha recipe is a keeper! The flavors are amazing and the dough is so light and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.