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Kibbeh Labaniyeh
Syria
The most celebratory way to serve kibbeh. Made for weddings and important guests.
Kibbeh in yogurt sauce — fried kibbeh balls simmered in a hot yogurt and mint sauce. A Syrian dish of great elegance.
Prep
45 mins
Cook
30 mins
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
490 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
12kibbeh balls, prepared and fried
1Lfull-fat yogurt
2 tbspcornflour
1egg white
3 clovesgarlic, crushed
2 tbspdried mint
50gbutter
Method
1
Stabilise yogurt: whisk with cornflour and egg white. Bring slowly to a simmer, stirring constantly.
2
Add garlic. Simmer gently 10 minutes.
3
Add fried kibbeh. Simmer 10 more minutes.
4
Fry dried mint in butter until fragrant. Pour over dish.
Chef's Tip
Stabilising the yogurt with cornflour and egg white prevents it from curdling when heated.
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