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Fatayer Cheese

Fatayer Cheese — a classic middle eastern dish made simple at home.

15 min4 servesmedium

Fatayer Cheese — a classic middle eastern dish made simple at home. This Middle Eastern main is sized for 4 and comes together in about 15 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.

Nutrition · per serving

270

kcal

17g

Protein

23g

Carbs

20g

Fat

main

Ingredients

  • garlic250 g
  • eggplant1 medium
  • olive oil2 tbsp
  • bulgur1 tsp
  • lamb200 g
  • yogurt100 ml
  • parsley100 ml
  • saltstaple
  • pepperstaple

Method

  1. 1

    Prep all ingredients for fatayer cheese and measure them out.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a pan and sauté aromatics until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add main ingredients and cook until just done.

  4. 4

    Season with salt, pepper and finish with fresh herbs.

  5. 5

    Plate and serve hot.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Fatayer Cheese take to cook?
Total time is about 15 minutes for 4 servings.
Is Fatayer Cheese vegetarian?
Yes — this version is vegetarian.
What are the main ingredients?
The headline ingredients are garlic, eggplant, olive oil.