Yemeni Cuisine
Cold Yemeni Shafut (Lahoh in Spiced Yogurt)
Cold Yemeni Shafut features spongy Lahoh flatbread soaked in chilled yogurt and topped with a spicy green herb chutney—a wonderfully refreshing summer dish.
20 min
Total Time
4 servings
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
Yemen
Origin
Ingredients
- Lahoh flatbreads 3 piece
- Buttermilk or plain yogurt 2 cup
- Green chili peppers and fresh cilantro 2 piece
- Garlic 2 clove
Instructions
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1
Blend the green peppers, cilantro, and garlic together until fine to make a spicy green chutney.
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2
Tear or layer the Lahoh flatbread into a serving dish.
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3
Pour the chilled buttermilk or yogurt evenly over the bread so it fully absorbs.
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4
Spoon the spicy green chutney over the top and serve cold.
