Ramadan Recipes: Sfiha

This beloved recipe offers a comforting and satisfying treat for iftar or suhoor, adding a touch of Middle Eastern flair to your Ramadan table.

Publish date: Sunday، 10 March 2024

During the holy month of Ramadan, families gather to break their fast with an array of mouthwatering dishes. Among these culinary delights are Sfiha, traditional Lebanese meat pies filled with savory spiced meat, onions, and pine nuts, wrapped in a soft dough and baked to golden perfection. This beloved recipe offers a comforting and satisfying treat for iftar or suhoor, adding a touch of Middle Eastern flair to your Ramadan table.

Sfiha

500g ground lamb or beef

1 large onion, finely chopped

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground allspice

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup pine nuts

1/4 cup chopped parsley

500g store-bought or homemade pizza dough

1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Method & Directions
- 30 Minutes

Prepare the Filling
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In a skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
Add the Meat
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Add the ground lamb or beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks.
Season the Filling
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Stir in the tomato paste, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, black pepper, and salt, mixing well to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Toast the Pine Nuts
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In a separate small skillet, lightly toast the pine nuts over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant, being careful not to burn them. Add the toasted pine nuts and chopped parsley to the meat mixture, stirring to incorporate.
Prepare the Dough
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Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface and cut it into small rounds or squares, depending on your preference.
Assemble the Sfiha
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Place a spoonful of the meat filling in the center of each dough round or square, then fold the edges over to enclose the filling, forming a small pie. Press the edges to seal and crimp with a fork. Brush the tops of the pies with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
Bake the Sfiha
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Transfer the assembled pies to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Serve
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Remove the Sfiha from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy these delicious Lebanese meat pies warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories	300

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Ramadan Recipes: Sfiha

Ingredients

Sfiha

Method & Directions

Nutrition Facts

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