Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsAladdin's RestaurantFried Kibbee Meat Or Vegetarian Recipe

Fried Kibbee Meat Or Vegetarian Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Meat Kibbee Ingredients

Vegetarian Kibbee Ingredients

Method

Preparation of Meat Kibbee

  1. 1

    Soak Bulgur

    In a bowl, soak the fine bulgur wheat in 250 ml of water for about 30 minutes or until it absorbs the water and softens.

  2. 2

    Cook Pine Nuts

    In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the pine nuts and sauté until golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.

  3. 3

    Prepare Meat Mixture

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the soaked bulgur wheat, ground meat, finely chopped onion, cooked pine nuts, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly using your hands until well combined.

  4. 4

    Shape Kibbee

    Wet your hands and take a small amount of the meat mixture, shaping it into oval or round patties about 2 inches in diameter.

  5. 5

    Fry Kibbee

    In a deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the kibbee patties in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

Preparation of Vegetarian Kibbee

  1. 6

    Soak Bulgur

    In a bowl, soak the fine bulgur wheat in 250 ml of water for about 30 minutes or until it absorbs the water and softens.

  2. 7

    Cook Pine Nuts

    In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the pine nuts and sauté until golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.

  3. 8

    Prepare Vegetarian Mixture

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the soaked bulgur wheat, mashed chickpeas, finely chopped onion, cooked pine nuts, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly using your hands until well combined.

  4. 9

    Shape Kibbee

    Wet your hands and take a small amount of the vegetarian mixture, shaping it into oval or round patties about 2 inches in diameter.

  5. 10

    Fry Kibbee

    In a deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the vegetarian kibbee patties in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

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