Kibbeh Nayyeh Recipe

Name: Habibi Tapas Grills Kibbeh Nayyeh Recipe
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 500 grams AAA beef, minced; 100 grams fine bulgur; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil; 2 pieces egg yolks; 2 tbs capers; 1 medium baguette, sliced; to taste olive oil for brushing

Inspired by Habibi Tapas Grill

Time45m

Serves4

Minced raw AAA beef mixed with fine bulgur, garlic, peppers and spices. Topped with ovo, capers and served with crunchy crustini's.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1 1/8 lb (500 grams) AAA beef, minced

3 1/2 oz (100 grams) fine bulgur

2 cloves Garlic, minced

1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped

1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped

1 tsp Ground cumin

1 tsp Ground cinnamon

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

2 tbs extra virgin olive oil

Toppings

2 pieces egg yolks

2 tbs capers

Crustini

1 medium baguette, sliced

to taste olive oil for brushing

Method

Preparation of Kibbeh Nayyeh

Prepare the Bulgur

Soak the fine bulgur in cold water for about 30 minutes until it softens, then drain well.

Mix the Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine the minced beef, soaked bulgur, minced garlic, chopped red and green peppers, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.

Drizzle with Olive Oil

Add the extra virgin olive oil to the mixture and mix again to incorporate.

Assembling and Serving

Plate the Kibbeh

Spread the kibbeh mixture evenly on a serving platter, forming a smooth layer.

Add Toppings

Make small wells in the kibbeh and place the egg yolks in them. Sprinkle the capers on top.

Prepare Crustinis

Brush the baguette slices with olive oil and toast them until golden brown.

Serve

Serve the Kibbeh Nayyeh with the toasted crustinis on the side.