How to Make Kibbeh in Yogurt Sauce, or Labanieh

Ingredients

• Kibbeh patties
• To make the kibbeh patties using Rania’s method, click the following link Fried Kibbeh Patties Recipe
• Finely chopped fresh coriander
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 kilo yogurt
• Salt to taste
• Click the link to make Turkish Katali Kibbeh
• Also here is Vegetarian Kibbeh, Turkish Style

Method

1. Whisk the yogurt with the egg and cornstarch while cold.
2. Place over the heat and stir constantly until the yogurt mixture comes to a boil.
3. In a skillet, sauté the chopped fresh coriander with the crushed garlic in a little oil or ghee.
4. Add them to the yogurt, add the salt, and continue stirring, then add the raw kibbeh patties and reduce the heat.
5. Let the kibbeh in yogurt simmer over low heat for half an hour.
6. Serve it hot alongside fluffy rice, or ladle it into bowls and refrigerate once it reaches room temperature.