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Nutritional Values
200kcal
4gProtein
30gCarbs
10gFat
5gFibre
250 gServing
* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.
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🌾 Gluten
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Fattoush
How to order / say it
Say it
فتوش — [faht-toosh]
Order
I'd like to start with a fattoush, please.
Locally
أود أن أبدأ بفتوش من فضلك
Say locally
A Levantine salad made from mixed greens, vegetables, and fried pita.
Why try it?
Fattoush is a testament to the use of fresh, local produce in Jordanian cuisine, embodying the vibrant and healthy aspects of Middle Eastern food.
How it tastes
Fattoush is a bright, refreshing salad with a medley of fresh vegetables, crispy pita, and a tangy sumac dressing, balancing crunchy and fresh textures.
Origin & History — first documented: 1800
Fattoush has origins in the Levantine region and has been enjoyed for centuries as a simple, delicious way to incorporate fresh vegetables and leftover pita into meals.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 100 g pita bread
- 🥕 150 g tomato
- 🥕 100 g cucumber
- 🥕 50 g radish
- 🥕 100 g lettuce
- 🧂 10 g sumac
- 🍋 50 ml lemon juice
- 🫒 50 ml olive oil
Method
- 1 Fry or bake pita until crispy, then break into pieces.
- 2 Chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- 3 Mix vegetables with sumac, lemon juice, and olive oil.
- 4 Toss in pita pieces just before serving.
- 5 Serve immediately to retain crispness.
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