Kibbeh Recipe
Kibbeh is a savory dish made of spiced bulgur wheat and ground meat, often shaped into balls or patties and fried to golden perfection.
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Ingredients
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Kibbeh Ingredients
Method
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Bulgur
In a bowl, soak the cracked wheat in water for about 30 minutes, or until soft. Drain any excess water and set aside.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the soaked bulgur, ground meat, chopped onion, pine nuts, cinnamon, allspice, salt, black pepper, and parsley. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
- 3
Form Kibbeh
Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape each portion into a football or oval shape, about the size of a small egg.
- 4
Cook Kibbeh
In a large frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Fry the kibbeh for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until browned and cooked through.
- 5
