Cooking with Aline: Authentic Armenian Cuisine. Kebbeh Labaniyeh, Baklava, Minced Meat Fingers

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground beef is often less expensive.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: chopped walnuts

Sunflower seeds are more accessible, while walnuts provide a similar texture.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt offers a thicker consistency and higher protein.

bulgur wheat

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is a gluten-free alternative with more protein.

Soak bulgur wheat in water until soft.

Drain and squeeze out excess water from the bulgur.

Mix bulgur with ground lamb, finely chopped onion, mint, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Shape the mixture into small balls or patties.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and fry the kebbeh until browned.

Remove the kebbeh and set aside.

In the same pot, add garlic and cook until fragrant.

Stir in yogurt, water, and lemon juice, bringing to a simmer.

Add the kebbeh back to the pot and simmer until cooked through.

Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with chickpeas.

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