Shafoot — Print Recipe — The Culinary Codex

Soft flatbread layered and soaked in a tangy, chili-spiked yogurt sauce with fresh herbs. This refreshing Yemeni dish is the perfect cool contrast to the spicy, rich dishes that define the cuisine.

Ingredients

4 rounds thin Yemeni flatbread (lahoh or malawach)
2 cups plain yogurt
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 green chili, finely chopped
1/2 bunch fresh mint, chopped
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 tsp cumin
Salt to taste
Drizzle of olive oil

Instructions

1 Mix yogurt with minced garlic, chopped chili, lemon juice, cumin, and salt in a bowl until smooth and well combined.
2 Fold in most of the chopped mint and cilantro, reserving some for garnish.
3 Tear or cut flatbread into large pieces and arrange in a shallow serving dish.
4 Pour the seasoned yogurt sauce generously over the bread, ensuring every piece is well coated.
5 Let the bread soak for 5-10 minutes to absorb the flavors. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with remaining herbs.

Did You Know?

Shafoot is one of the few cold dishes in Yemeni cuisine, offering a refreshing respite in the hot Yemeni climate.