Siham's traditional Lebanese kishek

Name: Traditional Lebanese kishek recipe
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 250.00 ml kishek; 750.00 ml cold water; 62.50 ml olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 6 garlic cloves, crushed

DifficultyEasy
Serves 6

by Siham Chamoun Last updated on 03/17/2023

This kishek recipe is made in the traditional Lebanese way. Kishek preserves nutrients and probiotics during the making and fermentation process during the summer, which then can be added to recipes such as soups, stews and casseroles for winter. - Siham Chamoun

Ingredients

1 cup kishek
3 cups cold water
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
6 garlic cloves, crushed

Method

Step 1

Place oil and garlic in a pit and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add kishek and mix well. Add water and mix until there are no more lumps. Cook for 15 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally. Add salt and cook for a further 5 minutes.
Step 2

Serve hot with Lebanese bread and a side of olives.