Kibbeh Recipe
Kibbeh is one of the stars of any Arab mezze with its lightly fried crust, and luscious filling of meat, onions and spices.
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Servings: 12
Calories: 162kcal
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 1 Onion Finely diced.
- ¼ lb Lamb Ground
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Seven Spices
- 1½ tsp Sumac
For the Shell
- 1 Onion Finely diced.
- ½ tsp Black Pepper
- 1 Garlic Clove Minced
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Cinnamon
- ½ tsp Seven Spices
- 1 cup Bulgur Soaked
- ½ lb Lamb Ground
Instructions
- Place the bulgur in a bowl, cover with boiling water, let sit until all the water is absorbed.
- Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat.
- Add and saute the onions until they begin to soften.
- Add the lamb and saute.
- Add the salt, seven spices and sumac, cook until meat is done.
- Pour chopped onion in the bowl of a food processor.
- Add the pepper, garlic, salt, cinnamon, and seven spices.
- Process to mix onion and spices.
- Add the bulgur and process to mix well, then add the bulgur and mix.
- Add the lamb and process until well mixed.
Stuffing the Kibbeh
- Take a ball od the shell and make a indentation with your thumb.
- Fill the center with the filling, then close of the ball into an American football shape.
- Heat frying oil to 350º and fry for 7 to 10 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 198mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg