Name: Authentic Jallab Bil Lahem Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Saudi Arabia
Ingredients: 4 cups plain yogurt (full-fat, preferably laban); 1 cup water; 3 tablespoons date syrup (jallab) or date molasses; 2 tablespoons grape molasses (dibs); 2 tablespoons rosewater; 1/2 cup pine nuts (optional garnish); 1/4 cup blanched almonds, slivered (optional garnish); 1/2 lb (225g) lean minced lamb or beef; 2 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon pine nuts (for meat mixture)

Jallab Bil Lahem 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

A sweet drink made from dates, rosewater, grape molasses, yogurt, and minced meat, offering a tangy and meaty twist.

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Dates rosewater grape molasses yogurt

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