Authentic Shish Barak From Scratch (Dumplings in Yogurt Sauce)
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Hungry Paprikas · by Amina Al-Saigh★ 5.0 (8)

Authentic Shish Barak From Scratch (Dumplings in Yogurt Sauce)

NUTRITION · PER SERVING120M COOK
CAL 26%·PRO 43%
CARBS 50G38% OF CAL
7G FIBER9G SUGAR34G OTHER
FAT 26G45% OF CAL
11G SAT15G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Small dumplings filled with seasoned ground beef and onions, simmered in a garlicky yogurt sauce and garnished with mint or cilantro. It's a Levantine comfort food dish that requires time and effort but rewards with deep flavor.

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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 8
  • 360 g all-purpose flour (approx. 3 cups)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (granulated)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3/4 cup warm water (up to 1 cup, see notes) (plus more if needed)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large red onions (finely chopped)
  • 350 grams ground beef (80/20) (or mix of lamb and beef)
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon sumac (or 4 teaspoons)
  • 1 tablespoon seven spice
  • 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
  • 4 tablespoons toasted pine nuts (divided)
  • 1.5 litres plain yogurt
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (more per preference)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 head garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup cilantro (chopped, plus more for serving (or replace with parsley or dry mint))
PREP
90M
SODIUM
1076MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.