Rez bel Shairieh

Salateh Malfouf سلطة ملفوف

And we’re back with the first Newcomer Kitchen meal of 2019!

[Beef] Shishbarak شيش برك
Almost every cuisine in the world has their comfort food dumplings, and Syria is no exception. Similar to the tortellini-like dumplings known as manti in neighbouring Turkey, this traditional dish is popular in both the North and South of Syria. Each city has their distinctive way to make it; this recipe is typical of Damascus.
A soft dough is made from flour, salt and water, and small dumplings are hand-filled with a mixture of cooked onions, halal ground beef, “seven spices” (baharat) and black pepper before being baked. A thick, tangy yogurt sauce is prepared by cooking strained yogurt with starch, which is then spiced with aromatic fried garlic. The dumplings are added to the warm sauce, which is then garnished with fresh coriander and toasted pine nuts, and served with Rez bel Shairieh (rice with vermicelli).
[Vegetarian] Shishbarak شيش برك
These delicious dumplings are filled with a mix of chickpeas, onions and walnuts, spiced with baharat, an arabic mix of seven spices. The are also served in yogurt sauce alongside Rez bel Shairieh.
Salateh Malfouf سلطة ملفوف
A cool, refreshing salad made of chopped cabbage, diced tomatoes and pomegranate seeds, dressed with olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, sumac, and fresh mint.
Ras el Abid bil Smead راس العبد بالسميد
In this traditional sweet popular in Homs city, semolina is cooked with milk, cocoa & coconut, then flavoured with vanilla and orange blossom water. When it has cooled down, it is shaped into balls and rolled in coconut, cocoa or crushed pistachio.