Name: Kishkeh - Cold Mezze by Chef Hassan Al Naami
Prep time: 0:30
Cook time: 0:30
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Cuisine, Desserts, Arabic, Ramadan
Ingredients: 2 and 1⁄2 cup labneh; 3⁄4 cup yoghurt; 3 tbsp burghul; 1⁄2 tsp garlic; 3 tpsp olive oil; 1 tpsp fresh mint leaves; 3 tbsp walnuts; 1⁄3 tsp cumin powder; 1⁄4 cup pistachio; Pomegranate seeds to garnish

Posted on

21 April 2021

by

Clarice

Ingredients

2 and 1⁄2 cup labneh

3⁄4 cup yoghurt

3 tbsp burghul

1⁄2 tsp garlic

3 tpsp olive oil

1 tpsp fresh mint leaves

3 tbsp walnuts

1⁄3 tsp cumin powder

1⁄4 cup pistachio

Pomegranate seeds to garnish

Servings

4

Person

Preparation Time

30

min

Preparation

1

Soak the burghul in hot water for 20 minutes. Drain then press to extract the extra water.
2

Chop the mint leaves and garlic very finely and crush the walnuts and pistachios.
3

In mixing bowl place all ingredients except the pistachios and keep some olive oil for final touch. Mix everything until all ingredients mixed well together.
4

Serve in a bowl and garnish with a bunch of mint, pomegranate seeds and pistachio slivers.

Cooks Note

Chef Hassan Al Naami brings with him a decade worth of experience at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai, where he has been bringing to life the culinary secrets from his kitchens. As the Executive Sous Chef of the resort, he now oversees the day-day to operations at Amaseena (@amaseena_dubai), including crafting the menus and guiding his team to prepare exceptional Middle Eastern delights. With a bright smile and his favorite Mandi dish ready to serve, he is often seen striking hearty conversations with our guests.

Bedouin-inspired tents, a star-filled sky and the sounds of live Arabic music create a sense of desert romance at Amaseena. Spark your imagination and palate at this Marina restaurant with a nightly buffet featuring Middle Eastern favorites and themed nights every Wednesday and Thursday. Guests can get acquainted with the aromas and flavours native to this region by enjoying family-style hot and cold mezzeh platters and dessert platter of Arabic sweets served to the table. All complemented by additions including Arabic coffee and Moroccan tea.