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Matzoonov Kufta

Hello!! Today we are making Matzoonov Kufta, a traditional yogurt soup with kuftas filled with butter topped off with mint and olive oil. Let’s get cooking!🍲 Ingredients For the Kufta ½ pound chekufte meat 1½–2 cups fine bulgur (#1) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon red pepper ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ cup water (or as needed) 1 cup chilled butter, cut into very small cubes and sprinkled with salt, red pepper, and black pepper For the Yogurt Soup 1½ containers lebni (labneh) 3 cups chicken broth 1 teaspoon salt 1 egg ¾ cup olive oil 2 teaspoons dried mint Optional Garnish Shredded boiled chicken Red pepper flakes Instructions Make the Kufta 1. In a shallow bowl, combine the bulgur, salt, red pepper, black pepper, and meat. 2. Add water gradually, mixing with your hands until a smooth, cohesive dough forms. The mixture should be soft but hold its shape. 3. Pinch off small portions and roll into balls. Using your finger, make an indentation in the center of each ball. 4. Place a cube of seasoned butter inside, then carefully seal the edges and roll again to ensure the butter is fully enclosed. 5. Repeat until all the kuftas are formed. Set aside. 6. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the kuftas and cook for about 10 minutes. Remove and set aside. Prepare the Yogurt Soup 7. In a pot, add the lebni and egg. Whisk until smooth. 8. Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking continuously to prevent curdling. 9. Continue stirring over medium heat until the mixture reaches a smooth, pourable consistency—neither too thick nor too thin. Do not allow it to boil. 10. Add the cooked kuftas to the yogurt base and simmer gently. Make the Mint Oil 11. In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the dried mint and warm for about 5 minutes, being careful not to burn it. 12. Pour the mint-infused oil over the yogurt soup and kuftas just before serving. To Serve Ladle into bowls and top with shredded boiled chicken and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, if desired. Serve warm.