Lab-e-Shireen (Urdu: لبِ شیرین) is a traditional Pakistani custard-like dessert. It is often served during the month of Ramadan or during the days of Eid. It is served topped with vermicelli, cream, jelly, and fresh and dried fruits. Lab-e-Shireen is one of the most popular desserts in the modern cooking of Pakistan.[1]

Lab-e-Shireen
Lab e Shireen dessert
Typecustard
Place of originPakistan
Main ingredientsvermicelli, cream, jelly, fruits, dried fruit

Etymology

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The name of the confectionery comes from two Persian and Urdu words, lab (لب), meaning "lips" , and shireen (شیریں), meaning "sweet". The dish translates to "sweet lips" or "honeyed lips".

History

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It has recently been prepared in the past 5–10 years when the pasta industries of Pakistan begins to produce flavoured and coloured vermicelli.[2]

Ingredients

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References

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  1. ^ Munir, Sunbal (2021-07-08). "Top 25 Pakistani Sweets & Desserts (With Pictures)". Chef's Pencil. Retrieved 2022-09-07.
  2. ^ Miansari66 (2012-08-09). "Cuisine of Karachi: Lab-e-Shireen لب شیریں". Cuisine of Karachi. Retrieved 2022-09-07.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)