Fattoush Kuwaiti
فتوش كويتي (fat-TOOSH koo-WAY-tee)
Kuwaiti Bread Salad
A vibrant salad of crispy fried flatbread pieces, fresh vegetables, herbs, and a tangy sumac-lime dressing. This Kuwaiti take on the classic Levantine salad adds Gulf spices for a distinctive local twist.
Nutrition & Info
Allergen Warnings
Equipment Needed
Instructions
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1
Tear flatbread into bite-sized pieces. Fry in oil until golden and very crispy, or bake at 200C for 8 minutes. Set aside.
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2
Dice tomatoes, cucumbers, and slice radishes. Chop parsley, mint, and green onions. Combine in a large salad bowl.
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3
Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, sumac, dried lime powder, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
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4
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and herbs. Toss well to coat everything evenly with the tangy sumac mixture.
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5
Add the crispy bread pieces just before serving and toss once more. The bread should stay crunchy at this stage.
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Serve immediately as a side dish. The contrast between crispy bread and juicy vegetables is the soul of this salad.
Did You Know?
The dried lime powder in the Kuwaiti version gives this fattoush a unique Gulf tang that Levantine versions lack.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- large salad bowl
- skillet
- whisk
The Story Behind Fattoush Kuwaiti
Fattoush came to Kuwait through the Levantine diaspora and quickly became adopted into the local culinary repertoire. Kuwaiti cooks put their own stamp on it by adding dried lime powder, a signature Gulf ingredient, to the dressing. The salad became a staple accompaniment to grilled meats and rice dishes, providing a fresh, crunchy contrast to the rich, aromatic main courses that define Kuwaiti cuisine.
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