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Kibe Recipe

Inspired by Banana Brazil Grill (Steakhouse Restaurant Buffet) Hartford CT

Time1h 30m

Serves6

A Middle-Eastern specialty that is a favorite in Brazil. It is a croquette made of cracked wheat, ground beef, minced onion and herbs, then molded and deep fried.

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Ingredients

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For the Kibe Shell

1 cup cracked wheat (bulgur)

1 1/8 lb (500 grams) ground beef

1 medium Onion, finely chopped

1 tbs Fresh parsley, chopped

1 tbs fresh mint, chopped

1 tsp Cumin powder

1 tsp cinnamon powder

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 tbs olive oil

For the Filling

8.82 oz (250 grams) ground beef

1 small Onion, finely chopped

2 tbs Pine nuts

1/2 tsp cinnamon powder

1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1 tbs olive oil

For Frying

2 1/8 cup (500 ml) Tuscany sunflower oil

Method

Prepare the Kibe Shell

Soak the cracked wheat

In a bowl, soak the cracked wheat in warm water for about 30 minutes until it softens. Drain and squeeze out excess water.

Mix the shell ingredients

In a large bowl, combine the soaked cracked wheat, ground beef, finely chopped onion, parsley, mint, cumin, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Mix well until fully combined.

Form the Kibe Shell

Wet your hands and take a portion of the mixture to shape it into a hollow oval or football shape. Make sure to press firmly to hold its shape. Repeat until all mixture is shaped.

Prepare the Filling

Cook the filling

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent. Add the ground beef and cook until browned.

Add flavor

Stir in pine nuts, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes until well combined. Remove from heat and let cool.

Stuff the Kibe

Take each Kibe shell and fill it with the beef filling. Seal the opening by pressing the edges together firmly.

Fry the Kibe

Heat the oil

In a deep pot, heat the vegetable oil to 180°C (350°F).

Fry the Kibe

Carefully drop the stuffed Kibe into the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Serve

Serve hot with a side of yogurt or tahini sauce.