Kibbeh bi Laban
Kibbih bi Laban is a classic Middle Eastern dish where savory, flavorful kibbeh is served in a creamy yogurt sauce. It’s a comforting, aromatic dish that combines the rich taste of kibbeh with the tangy, refreshing flavors of yogurt.
Servings 4 People
Ingredients
yogurt sauce:
- 4 cups yogurt
- 1 cup water
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp salt
- 12 kibbeh check out the kibbeh recipe here: Kibbeh Recipe
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro or more, to taste
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Toasted pine nuts or almonds for garnish
kibbeh dough:
- 2 cups fine bulgur wheat
- 500 g extra lean ground beef
- 1 small minced onion
- 1 minced sweet pepper
- 2 tbsp water|
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp kibbeh spice or 1 tsp 7 spice + 2 tsp cumin
- water as needed for kneading the kibbeh dough and for shaping the kibbeh
kibbeh filling:
- 500 g lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small chopped onion
- 1 tsp salt or more to taste
- 1 tsp 7 spice
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp ghee or butter or oil
- pine nuts or silvered almonds optional
- pomegranate seeds optional
Instructions
- Prepare the kibbeh by making the dough and the filling, then shape the kibbeh.
- In a pot, add yogurt, water, egg, and salt. Whisk until everything is combined and smooth.
- Turn on the heat and keep stirring until the mixture starts to bubble. Continue stirring the whole time to prevent the yogurt from curdling.
- Once it starts bubbling, stop stirring, then lower the heat to low and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Fry the kibbeh and serve it with the yogurt sauce
- In a pan, sauté garlic and cilantro in olive oil, then add it on top of the yogurt sauce. You can either add it directly to the pot or allow each person to add it to their plate. Alternatively, you can top it with dried mint for added flavor.