Tibs (Sautéed Meat)
Quick-sauteed cubes of beef or lamb with onions, peppers, and rosemary, served sizzling on a clay plate.
Why It Works
High-heat searing in niter kibbeh (spiced clarified butter) gives the meat a complex, aromatic crust; keeping the vegetables slightly crisp provides textural contrast to the tender meat.
Key Ingredients
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