Chicken Shish Barak – How to Prepare Chicken Shish Barak – Cooking Tutorial

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Chicken Shish Barak – How to Prepare Chicken Shish Barak – Cooking Tutorial

Chicken Shish Barak is one of the most delicious ways to prepare this classic Middle Eastern dish. In this article, we’ll share the ingredients needed to serve five people, along with the step-by-step preparation method. We hope you enjoy today’s recipe!

Ingredients for Chicken Shish Barak

Chicken Shish Barak

 

For the Dough:

  • Pre-made Shish Barak dough (as needed).

For the Filling:

  • 200 grams of finely minced chicken breast.
  • 1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped.
  • Salt (to taste).
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
  • ½ teaspoon of mixed spices.
  • 1 teaspoon of paprika.

For the Yogurt Sauce:

  • 1 kilogram of plain yogurt.
  • 1 cup of water.
  • 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour.
  • Salt (to taste).
  • ½ teaspoon of white pepper.
  • 4 cloves of minced garlic.
  • 1 tablespoon of butter.

How to Prepare Chicken Shish Barak

Preparing the Filling:

  1. Heat a small amount of oil in a suitable pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened.
  2. Add the minced chicken breast and sprinkle the cinnamon, salt, paprika, and mixed spices over it. Mix all the ingredients together until well combined.
  3. Stir occasionally until the minced chicken is fully cooked. Once done, remove the filling from the heat and let it cool.

Assembling the Shish Barak:

  1. Cut the Shish Barak dough into medium-sized circles using a small cup or similar-sized cutter.
  2. Place about 1 teaspoon of the chicken filling in the center of each dough circle, then fold and seal the dough around the filling.
  3. Deep-fry the Shish Barak pieces in hot oil until they are golden brown and cooked through.

Preparing the Yogurt Sauce:

  1. Melt the butter in a suitable pot over medium heat, then add the minced garlic and stir until lightly golden. Set aside.
  2. In a separate pot, whisk together the yogurt, flour, water, white pepper, and salt. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring continuously until it comes to a boil.
  3. Add the fried garlic to the yogurt mixture and stir well.

Serving the Dish:

  1. Combine the yogurt sauce with the fried Shish Barak pieces in a serving dish.
  2. Serve alongside a plate of vermicelli rice for a complete meal.

Enjoy this delicious Chicken Shish Barak with your family or guests. Bon appétit!

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