Shish Barak Meat Dumpling Yogurt Stew with Saffron and Rose

Shish barak meat dumplings yogurt stew with saffron and rose

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Shish barak (or Shishburak) is a meat-stuffed dumpling stew made with yogurt. If you enjoy mantu or ravioli in a creamy sauce, it’s a safe bet you’d enjoy this too. This stew is fast, delicious, and easy with just a few simple ingredients. Serve with basmati rice, bulgur, or flatbread.

Shish barak meat dumplings yogurt stew with saffron
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Shish barak meat dumplings yogurt stew with saffron

Recipe by Tiny Kitchen CravingsCourse: Main, Side, AppetizersCuisine: Middle EasternDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

20

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup yogurt, plus 1 tbsp for garnish

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1 pinch dried saffron threads

  • 1 tsp cornstarch

  • 3/4 cup water

  • 250 g uncooked shish barak dumplings (can be frozen)

  • 1 tsp dried rose petals

Directions

  • In a medium saucepan add yogurt, garlic, salt, and saffron. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water. Add water to the saucepan.
  • Whisk stew and bring to simmer on a stove. Gently drop dumplings into the stew and stir to distribute.
  • Continue to simmer on low for 15 minutes. Avoid disturbing the dumplings while cooking; gently shake the saucepan instead to loosen the dumplings from the bottom and sides of the pan.
  • Season stew to taste. Pour the stew into a shallow bowl, and drizzle reserved yogurt over top. Sprinkle with rose petals.

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