🇪🇬 Egypt · Food
Fattet Mouz Dani (Lamb Shank Fatteh)
By eatmundo · August 4, 2026
🇪🇬 EGA decadent Egyptian feast consisting of tender, slow-cooked lamb shanks served over crispy pita bread, garlicky rice, and a rich tomato-vinegar sauce. This dish is the centerpiece of many traditional Egyptian family gatherings.
Ingredients
check them off as you prepareHow to Make It
- 1
In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat 2 tbsp of clarified butter over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- 2
Sear the 4 lamb shanks on all sides until deeply browned, then remove and set aside.
- 3
In the same pot, sauté 3 sliced onions until translucent, adding 4 minced garlic cloves during the last minute.
- 4
Stir in 2 tbsp of tomato paste, cooking for 2 minutes to remove the raw taste.
- 5
Return the shanks to the pot, add 3 cardamom pods, season with salt and pepper, and cover with water.
- 6
Simmer on low heat for 90 minutes until the meat is fork-tender and pulls away from the bone.
- 7
Toast chopped pita bread in the oven until golden brown and assemble by layering bread, rice, and the rich braising liquid.
- 8
Top with the lamb shanks and serve immediately while the textures are contrastingly crisp and succulent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use beef instead of lamb?+
Yes, but use beef shanks and increase the simmering time by 30 minutes for similar tenderness.
What is the key to the bread texture?+
Ensure the bread is toasted until very crisp so it absorbs the broth without turning completely mushy.
Is there a trick to the rice?+
Use medium-grain Egyptian rice for the perfect slightly sticky texture that holds the sauce well.
Why use cardamom?+
Cardamom is essential in Egyptian cooking to balance the richness of the lamb and add aromatic depth.
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