How to make grape leaves fattah, ingredients and tools for preparing grape leaves fattah

How do I cook grape leaves fatteh?

1. Preparing the grapes: Wash the grape leaves well in cold water.
   Place them in a bowl with boiling water for a few minutes to release the bitter taste from the leaves.
   Then filter it and leave it aside to dry.
2. Preparing the fatteh filling: Prepare your favorite fatteh filling, such as rice with minced meat or small chopped vegetables.
   Brown the ground beef or boil the vegetables if you prefer them vegan.
   Add your favorite spices and stir well until fully cooked.
3. Rolling paper: Put an appropriate amount of filling in grape leaves and roll it tightly.
   You may want to arrange the grape leaves in the bottom of the pot to prevent crumbs from rising during the cooking process.
4. Cooking: Arrange the paper fatteh in a non-stick pot and drain it so that it has no gaps.
   Then pour the chicken broth or salted water over the fatteh to cover it.
   Place a heavy tray over the crumbles to prevent them from falling apart during cooking.
5. Cooking: Cook the fattah over low heat for 30-40 minutes until it is completely cooked and tender.
   You may need to add more broth or water if needed.
6. Serving the fattah: Serve the fattah hot with soft yogurt enriched with garlic, or with tahini sauce and lemon juice.
   It can also be served with your favorite fattah salad and fresh pita bread.

 Ingredients and tools for preparing grape leaves fatteh

Ingredients:

• Grape leaves: Fresh and flexible leaves should be chosen for the best taste.
• Rice: It is preferable to use tin rice or basmati rice for great flavour.
• Minced meat: ground beef or chickpeas can be used as desired.
• Chopped onions: It gives a distinctive taste to the filling.
• Spices: such as Arabic spices, salt and black pepper.

Tools:

• A large pot filled with boiling water: used to boil the paper before stuffing it.
• A thick-bottomed frying pan or pot: for cooking fattah.
• Kitchen grip: To move the fattah while cooking.
• Serving plate: to present the fatteh beautifully.

How to prepare grape leaves fatteh

• You usually start by buying fresh grape leaves from the market or making your own if you have the time and knack for rolling leaves.
• Boil water in a large container and add salt.
  Place the grapes in boiling water for a minute or until the grapes are tender.
• Place the grapes in a strainer to remove the water and leave them to cool slightly.
• To prepare the filling, chop a small onion and sauté it in a pan with olive oil until golden.
• Add the minced meat and rice and brown the ingredients together for 5 minutes.
• Add favorite spices such as cumin, black pepper, and perhaps cinnamon.
  Keep stirring the ingredients until they are fully cooked.
• Add the squeezed tomatoes, salt and pepper and continue to cook for another 10 minutes.
• Prepare the serving dish by placing some grape leaves in the bottom of the dish.
• The filling is wrapped in grape leaves and arranged opposite each other on a serving plate.
• Boiling water is added to the dish until it covers the fatteh completely.
• A heavy plate is placed on top of the fatteh to prevent it from falling apart during cooking.
• The fatteh is cooked on low heat for 30-40 minutes until it is tender and the flavors are fully combined.
• Serve hot with a mixture of yogurt and lemon juice to enhance flavour.

Tips for preparing the perfect grape leaves fatteh

1. Choose fresh and smooth grape leaves: It is preferable to choose fresh and green grape leaves, and avoid cracked leaves or those that contain brown spots.
   Wash the leaves well before using them.
2. Purifying the rice: To prepare the fatteh filling, it is preferable to use long-grain rice and purify it well of impurities and dirt before boiling it.
3. Garlic and Onion Cloves: The use of garlic and onions in the fatteh filling is indispensable, as they add a distinctive flavour.
   You can chop them finely or use a chopper to make the job easier.
4. Spices: Don't forget to add the special spices to the fattah filling, such as the well-known Arabic spices like the seven spice, cumin, and a pinch of black pepper.
   A little lemon and thyme can also be added for extra flavour.
5. Cooking methods: It is preferable to cook the grape leaves fatteh in a way that preserves its soft and distinctive texture.
   A pressure cooker can be used to speed up the cooking process and preserve the strong flavors in the filling.
6. Serving the fattah: After the grape leaves fattah is cooked, it can be served hot as a main dish, or cold as a delicious appetizer with yogurt or tahini sauce.

How to serve grape leaves fattah

Grape leaves fatteh is one of the famous dishes in the Arab kitchen, which is served on occasions and parties.
Grape leaves fattah is served in different shapes and styles. Grape leaves fattah can be served in a rectangular shape, where the grapes are rolled into a rectangular shape and arranged in a serving dish.
It can also be served in the form of threads, where the grape leaf is rolled long and narrow to form beautiful threads and is arranged on the plate in a beautiful pattern.
It can also be served in a snail shape, where the leaf is twisted around itself to form a beautiful, organized spiral.
Regardless of the style chosen, the artistic and distinctive presentation of the grape leaves fatteh increases the pleasure of eating this delicious dish.

When to eat grape leaves fatteh?

Grape leaves fatteh is one of the famous traditional dishes in Arabic cuisine.
This meal is suitable for special occasions such as holidays and celebrations.
It can also be consumed during your daily lunch or dinner.
Grape Leaves Fatteh is a light and delicious dish, as grape leaves are filled with a mixture of rice, minced meat, and delicious spices.
The rolled leaf shapes give this meal a beautiful and delightful appearance when served on the table.

Different types of grape leaves fatteh

There are many different types of grape leaves fatteh that are popular in Arab kitchens.
Regardless of the preparation method, all varieties of grape leaves fattah are characterized by a unique and delicious flavor that many love.
The classic grape leaves fatteh is the most famous and common. Grape leaves are stuffed with a mixture of rice, meat and spices and boiled until they are tender.
In addition, there is the vegetarian grape leaves fatteh, which is stuffed with rice and mixed vegetables instead of meat.
There is also grape leaves fatteh with minced meat, where minced meat is used instead of large pieces.
The lemon sauce, oil, garlic and spices that surround the grape leaves fattah give it a delicious taste and special fragrance.
No matter which type you choose, grape leaves fatteh will be a great choice for a delicious and filling dinner.