Fatayer bi Sabanekh (Spinach Pies)
Small triangular pastries filled with spinach, onion, lemon, and sumac, baked until golden.
Why It Works
The lemon and sumac cut through the spinach's earthiness. The triangular fold seals in moisture, steaming the filling inside while the dough crisps outside.
Key Ingredients
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