Shishbarak is a traditional Lebanese recipe that represents homey and family-style food. It consists of little hats filled with meat, bathed in a delicious yogurt or laben cream, with a touch of fresh mint. Its preparation requires time and patience, but the result is worth it. Perfect to share at intimate gatherings. A true delight for the palate.
In the Shishbarak recipe, a soft and elastic dough is created using wheat flour, milk, sugar, and salt, allowing it to rest before forming the traditional small pastries with a tasty seasoned lamb filling.
Once assembled, they are cooked in a light yogurt and egg sauce, flavored with mint, resulting in a comforting and flavorful dish.
Ideal to share with family or friends, this recipe is a delicious showcase of Middle Eastern cuisine.
Shishbarak
Ingredients
400 grams of Wheat flour
1 cup of Milk
1 tablespoon of Sugar
200 grams of Ground lamb
1 Small chopped onion
1 tablespoon of Pepper
500 grams of Natural yogurt
2 Beaten eggs
5 grams of Mint
Olive oil
1 pinch of Salt
1 pinch of Pepper
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare the pastries, start by placing wheat flour, milk, sugar, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
Step 2 : Knead the mixture until you obtain a uniform dough and let it rest for 1 or 2 hours.
Step 3 : While the dough rests, proceed to prepare the filling.
Step 4 : Sauté the onion in a skillet until soft, then add the ground lamb and season with pepper and salt to taste, cooking slowly until fully cooked.
Step 5 : After the dough has rested, place it on a flat surface and roll it out with a rolling pin.
Step 6 : Using a mold, cut small circles, place a bit of the seasoned lamb filling inside, then fold in half and seal the edges.
Step 7 : Repeat this process with all the dough circles and place them on a floured tray.
Step 8 : In a separate container, mix yogurt with beaten eggs and pour into a pot over low heat, stirring constantly.
Step 9 : When the mixture boils, add 2 cups of water, mint, and a pinch of salt, continue cooking and add the filled pastries.
Step 10 : Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally with a spoon.
Step 11 : Once ready, remove from heat and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
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