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Kibbeh bil Laban
Syrian Yogurt Kibbeh
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender kibbeh balls simmered in a tangy, creamy yogurt sauce, often enriched with garlic and mint.
🧂 Інгредієнти
- 2 cups Fine bulgur
- 1 lb Lean ground lamb or beef
- 1 medium Onion(finely chopped)
- 1 tsp Allspice
- 0.5 tsp Cinnamon
- 1.5 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 4 cups Plain yogurt
- 4 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 2 tbsp Dried mint
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch or flour(mixed with a little water to make a slurry)
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil or ghee(for sautéing)
👨🍳 Інструкції
- 1
Rinse the fine bulgur and let it soak in cold water for 15-20 minutes. Squeeze out excess water thoroughly.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the soaked bulgur, ground meat, finely chopped onion, allspice, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Knead until well combined and a paste-like consistency is formed.
💡 Професійні поради: For best results, use your hands to knead the mixture. - 3
Form the kibbeh mixture into small, oval-shaped balls. You can also create a shell and fill it with a mixture of sautéed minced onions and pine nuts for a richer flavor (optional).
- 4
In a large pot, whisk together the yogurt, minced garlic, and dried mint. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it begins to simmer. Do not boil vigorously, or the yogurt may curdle.
💡 Професійні поради: To prevent curdling, temper the yogurt by whisking in a ladleful of warm liquid before adding it to the pot. - 5
Gradually add the kibbeh balls to the simmering yogurt sauce. Cook for about 20-25 minutes, or until the kibbeh balls are cooked through and float to the surface.
- 6
Stir in the cornstarch or flour slurry to thicken the sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce reaches the desired consistency.
- 7
In a small separate pan, heat the vegetable oil or ghee and sauté the remaining minced garlic and dried mint for about 1 minute until fragrant. Pour this over the kibbeh bil laban just before serving.
💡 Професійні поради
- ✓Ensure the bulgur is well-drained to prevent a mushy kibbeh.
- ✓Kneading the kibbeh mixture thoroughly is crucial for its texture.
- ✓Serve hot with vermicelli rice or crusty bread.
✨ Ідеї для варіацій
Натхнення для вашої власної версії цього рецепту
- Add toasted pine nuts to the yogurt sauce for extra richness.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic-mint oil.