AuthorTanyaCategorySidesDifficultyBeginnerAs a child, I can still recall the mouthwatering aroma of Fatayer baking in the kitchen. Images of my mother preparing dozens of these quintessential Arabic finger foods before any festive occasion are still clear to this day. The distinctive taste of these home-baked spinach treats merge with my memories of family celebrations. Like so many other Palestinians living in the diaspora, my family has upheld our culture through a rich culinary heritage passed on through generations.
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INGREDIENTS
INSTRUCTIONS
Chop the spinach and mix with salt. Place colander over a sink and allow to sit for 1-2 hours.
Squeeze the spinach as much as possible to release all the water, and then lay on a towel to dry. It is important that the spinach is not watery.
Combine the remaining stuffing ingredients and prepare the dough, set aside to rise for 1-2 hours.
Once the dough has risen, preheat oven 475F/240C and line two baking sheets and prepare your working station with oil.
Toast pine nuts on the stovetop and set aside.
Divide the dough into egg-sized balls. Flatten each one and add 1 tbsp. of spinach mixture with 1-2 toasted pine nuts, then take the two sides and pinch together to make a triangle shape. Lift the bottom of the circle towards the center and pinch all three edges firmly together.
Place on a lined sheet and brush with olive oil and bake for 5-10 minutes or until golden.
Ingredients
Directions
Chop the spinach and mix with salt. Place colander over a sink and allow to sit for 1-2 hours.
Squeeze the spinach as much as possible to release all the water, and then lay on a towel to dry. It is important that the spinach is not watery.
Combine the remaining stuffing ingredients and prepare the dough, set aside to rise for 1-2 hours.
Once the dough has risen, preheat oven 475F/240C and line two baking sheets and prepare your working station with oil.
Toast pine nuts on the stovetop and set aside.
Divide the dough into egg-sized balls. Flatten each one and add 1 tbsp. of spinach mixture with 1-2 toasted pine nuts, then take the two sides and pinch together to make a triangle shape. Lift the bottom of the circle towards the center and pinch all three edges firmly together.
Place on a lined sheet and brush with olive oil and bake for 5-10 minutes or until golden.
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