Fatteh

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Fatteh is a Levantine specialty made by combining pieces of fresh, toasted, or stale flatbread with numerous other ingredients. The name of the dish means to tear into small pieces , referring to the process of tearing the flatbread. Fatteh is usually consumed for breakfast or in the evening as the main dish. There are two main varieties of fatteh - Levantine and Egyptian. The Levantine version is traditionally topped with yogurt, chickpeas, olive oil, and cumin. After the main toppings, Levantine fatteh can additionally be topped with chicken, lamb, or pine nuts. The Egyptian version is usually prepared for feasts and is topped with rice, tomato sauce, garlic, and vinegar. Fatteh does not need to look neat, and is very easy to prepare, so even the most careless cook can turn the dish into a masterpiece, which might be the key to its popularity.