Ebru EkşioğluCuisinier de Ligne
20 July 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

Kibbeh labaniyeh, a Syrian yogurt casserole, is made by simmering bulgur-shell dumplings in a garlicky yogurt sauce. The tangy sauce and hearty dumplings make this a favorite winter dish.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Making the Kibbeh Dough

20 min

Knead the bulgur, ground beef, and onion together, then shape into balls.

2

Making the Filling

15 min

Cook the ground beef and onion over medium heat, stir in the pine nuts, and let cool.

3

Stuffing

20 min

Hollow out the center of each kibbeh ball, fill it with the mixture, and seal.

4

Cooking the Kibbeh

10 min

Simmer the kibbeh in boiling water over medium heat for 10 minutes, then drain.

5

Making the Yogurt Sauce

10 min

Combine the yogurt, egg white, garlic, and water. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened without letting it boil; cook for 10 minutes.

6

Combining

8 min

Add the kibbeh to the yogurt sauce and cook for 8 more minutes. Adjust the salt to taste.

7

Serving

Serve hot.

Reminder

Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Do not let the yogurt sauce boil when reheating.

Nutritional Values · 1 serving

Values are estimates
420 kcalCalories
26 gProtein
32 gCarbohydrate
20 gFat
5 gFiber
4 gSugar
480 mgSodium
6 gSaturated Fat
Protein 25% Carbohydrate 31% Fat 44%
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