Middle Eastern
Sfiha
“Open-faced meat pies with spiced lamb and a hint of pomegranate molasses, nestled in a tender wheat flour dough.”
Medium2 hours
Where it comes from
Sfiha, a popular street food in Syrian cities like Homs and Aleppo, showcases the Levantine tradition of combining sweet and savory notes within handheld pastries.
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What goes into it
Proteins
Herbs & Spices
Grains & Staples
Sauces & Condiments
How it's made
- 1
Prepare a dough with wheat flour, water, and yeast, and let it rise.
- 2
Brown minced lamb with onions, Aleppo pepper, and allspice.
- 3
Add chopped tomatoes and pomegranate molasses to the meat mixture.
- 4
Roll out dough and cut into small rounds, topping each with the meat mixture.
- 5
Bake until the dough is golden and the meat is cooked through.
