Shish Barak Recipe

Step 1

For the filling, mix all ingredients together and set aside in the refrigerator.

Step 2

Mix the flour and salt together.

Step 3

Add the olive oil and water and make into a dough.

Step 4

On a floured surface roll out the dough to about a quarter of an inch thick.

Step 5

Using a 3-3.5 inch cookie cutter cut several pieces of dough.

Step 6

Fill each circle with about a teaspoon of filling.

Step 7

Fold over, moistening the edge of the dough, making half moon shapes. Pinch the two ends together making a tortellini shape.

Step 8

Bring three quarts of water to a boil, add the dumplings and cook gently for about 20 minutes until dumplings begin to float.

Step 9

Add half a cup of the cooking water to a warmed bowl.

Step 10

Add the butter to the water, then add the yogurt. Stir in the dumplings.

Step 11

If you want more spice, you can add crushed red pepper.

Step 12

Toast the pine nuts until golden brown in a pan using a drop of olive oil. Sprinkle with the pine nuts. Serve immediately.