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Recipe of Sfiha
Sfiha is a popular Lebanese dish that features a savory ground meat filling seasoned with aromatic spices and encased in a soft, thin dough. These mini meat pies are perfect as appetizers or snacks.

Recipe Summary

Preparation

60 min

Servings

20

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

Instructions

1

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and garlic, and sauté until they become translucent.
3

Step 3

Add the ground meat to the skillet and cook until it's browned and crumbly. Make sure to break up any clumps.
4

Step 4

Stir in the diced tomato, tomato paste, cumin, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and pepper. Cook for a few more minutes until the mixture is well combined and the tomatoes are softened.
5

Step 5

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the lemon juice. Let the meat filling cool slightly.
6

Step 6

Take each flatbread and place a spoonful of the meat filling in the center. Fold the edges to create a small oval-shaped pie, leaving some of the filling exposed in the center.
7

Step 7

Place the sfihas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
8

Step 8

Once done, remove the sfihas from the oven, and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.

Tips for this recipe

Here are some useful tips to perfectly prepare Sfiha and get the best results.

  • Always use fresh ingredients for the best flavor
  • Prepare all ingredients before starting to cook
  • Monitor temperature during cooking to prevent burning

Variations of this recipe

Try these delicious variations of Sfiha to give a different touch to your preparation.

  • Vegetarian version: substitute meat with plant proteins like tofu or legumes
  • Spicy version: add chili peppers or spicy spices to taste
  • Healthy version: reduce oil and increase vegetables

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