Spinach Fatayer

1h 12m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Mix water with yeast and sugar.
  2. 2Gradually add flour while mixing.
  3. 3Add oil and knead the dough for 10 minutes.
  4. 4Add salt and knead for an additional 5 minutes.
  5. 5Adjust with more flour or water as needed until you achieve a slightly sticky dough.
  6. 6Cover and let it proof for 1 hour.
  7. 7Combine all spinach filling ingredients in a bowl and let the mixture sit for 10 minutes.
  8. 8Strain out any excess liquid from the spinach mix before using.
  9. 9Roll out the dough and cut into circles using a metal lid or cutter.
  10. 10Place a spoonful of spinach filling onto each circle.
  11. 11Fold and pinch the edges to seal.
  12. 12Brush a baking pan generously with oil.
  13. 13Arrange the fatayer close to each other in the pan.
  14. 14Brush the tops with a generous amount of oil.
  15. 15Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  16. 16Bake for 12-17 minutes until golden brown.
  17. 17Mix the pomegranate molasses and hot pepper paste together to make the secret sauce.
  18. 18Brush the baked fatayer with this sauce for a tangy, spicy glaze.
  19. 19Serve the fatayer with labneh and fresh veggies.

Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups flour
  • 0.75 cup lukewarm water
  • 0.75 tbsp yeast
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 tbsp oil
  • 3 cups spinach (chopped finely and squeezed to remove excess water)
  • 0.5 cup olive oil
  • 0.5 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp sumac
  • 1 large onion (diced)
  • 0.66 cup pomegranate molasses
  • 0.25 cup hot pepper paste
  • labneh
  • fresh veggies

Equipment

metal lid or cutterbaking panovenbowl

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