Sfiha


Sfiha, is a Lebanese pie-like dish. It was introduced in Brazil and Argentina by Lebanese immigrants, where it is known as esfiha or esfirra.
In contrast to the modern use of lamb or beef, traditional sfiha are open-faced meat pies made with ground mutton.
In Brazil, sfihas are popular street food because they are cheap and fast. Sfihas are oven baked and come in two shapes: folded into a triangular pastry like fatayer, and open-faced ; with various toppings, including cheese, curd, lamb, beef or vegetables.

Main Ingredients

Every family has their own preference on what to add in addition to the meat. In Lebanon, the main ingredients are: meat, onions, tomatoes, pine nuts, salt, pepper.
The city of Baalbeck in Lebanon has its own famous version of Sfiha known as “Sfiha Baalbakiyye”. It can be found throughout the city and is served with Sour Yogurt.