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Beyti Sarma
Medium 55 min~610 kcal 9/10
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Kibbeh Labanieh
Bulgur and beef kibbeh dumplings simmer briefly in a warm mint yogurt sauce for a comforting Levantine main.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 55 min📖 1 min readServes 6~510 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern🌍 Full translation
55 min prep 45 min cook 15 min rest
- #High Protein
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Timeline
Total 1 h 55 min- Prep55 min
- Resting/Marinating15 min
- Cooking45 min
Ingredients
6 servings
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For the outer dough
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Fine bulgur
- 600 gr Ground beef
- 1 adet Yellow onion
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Allspice
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
For the filling
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Walnuts
For the yogurt sauce
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Dried mint
- 700 gr Strained yogurt
- 1.5 yemek kaşığı(~23 ml) Cornstarch
- 2 diş Garlic
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Butter
General
- 1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Rest the fine bulgur with 1 cup of warm water for 15 minutes.
15 min15:00 - 2
Knead the bulgur, ground beef, grated onion, allspice, black pepper, and half of the salt for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 3
Shape small oval dumplings, place a little coarsely chopped walnut inside each, and close.
- 4
Boil the dumplings in salted water for 8 minutes, until they rise to the surface.
8 min08:00 - 5
Whisk the strained yogurt and cornstarch, then temper with a ladle of hot water.
- 6
Turn the garlic in butter for 1 minute and add it to the yogurt sauce with the dried mint.
1 min01:00 - 7
Add the boiled kibbeh to the yogurt sauce and heat for 7 minutes without boiling.
7 min07:00 - 8
Serve hot once the sauce thickens.
💡 Tip: Moisten the fine bulgur carefully with warm water; if you add too much water, the outer dough opens when it enters the yogurt sauce.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve kibbeh labanieh hot in a deep plate with rice pilaf and cucumber pickles if desired.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
- Magnesium
Nutrition (per serving)
~510
kcal calories
28
g protein
50
g carbs
22
g fat
Protein 22%Carbs 39%Fat 39%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Tree nuts
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Kibbeh Labanieh make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Kibbeh Labanieh take?
Prep 55 minutes, cooking 45 minutes, including 15 minutes of passive resting; 115 minutes in total.Is Kibbeh Labanieh difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Kibbeh Labanieh have?
Approximately 510 kcal per serving. Protein: 28g, carbs: 50g, fat: 22g.Which allergens does Kibbeh Labanieh contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Kibbeh Labanieh belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.How many ingredients does Kibbeh Labanieh need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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