Shish Barak

Shish Barak is a delightful Lebanese dish featuring tender meat dumplings grilled to perfection, served with a rich yogurt sauce. This high-protein meal is both satisfying and packed with flavor, making it a perfect choice for a BBQ gathering.

Ingredients

• Ground lamb - 200 grams
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Pine nuts - 30 grams, toasted
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
• Allspice - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Pita bread - 2 pieces
• Greek yogurt - 200 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, then sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
2. Add minced garlic and continue to sauté for another minute until fragrant.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the sautéed onion and garlic with ground lamb, toasted pine nuts, parsley, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
4. Shape the meat mixture into small dumplings (about 2-3 cm in diameter).
5. Preheat the grill or barbecue to medium-high heat.
6. Thread the dumplings onto skewers, leaving some space between each one.
7. Grill the skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the meat is cooked through and slightly charred.
8. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, mix Greek yogurt with lemon juice and a pinch of salt to create a dipping sauce.
9. Warm the pita bread on the grill for 1-2 minutes until soft and pliable.
10. Serve the grilled Shish Barak with the yogurt sauce and warm pita bread.

Nutrition

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in healthy fats from olive oil and pine nuts, promoting heart health.

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