Fattet Hummus (Jordanian)

Fattet hummus is the Levantine dish built on a foundation of crisp pita, chickpeas, and a tangy blanket of yogurt — a layered creation that is part breakfast, part feast. It is a favorite in Jordan for weekend mornings and Ramadan tables, when something filling and satisfying is called for. The word fattet means crumbled, and the dish is all about texture stacked on texture.

Layer after layer of crunch, cream, and tang

Each spoonful travels through crisp pita that has softened just slightly in warm chickpea broth, creamy chickpeas, and thick, garlicky yogurt, finished with a sizzle of pine nuts in butter and a shower of paprika. The contrast of warm and cool, crisp and creamy, is the whole appeal. Some versions crown it with tender lamb or beef for a heartier meal. Serve it the moment it is assembled, so the pita still has a little crunch left in its heart.

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