Description
Kibbeh is a delicious Middle Eastern dish made with bulgur wheat and ground meat, seasoned with spices and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fine bulgur wheat
- 1 pound ground beef or lamb
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted (optional)
- 1/4 cup olive oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup water (for soaking bulgur)
Instructions
- Rinse the bulgur wheat under cold water and then soak it in 1/2 cup of water for about 30 minutes, or until it is tender and the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the soaked bulgur, ground meat, chopped onion, allspice, cinnamon, salt, black pepper, and parsley. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- If using pine nuts, toast them in a small skillet over medium heat until golden brown, then fold them into the meat mixture.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
- With wet hands, shape the kibbeh mixture into oval or football-shaped patties, about 2-3 inches long.
- Fry the kibbeh in the hot oil for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are browned and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with a side of yogurt or a fresh salad.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground meat with cooked lentils or mushrooms.
- Try baking the kibbeh instead of frying for a healthier option; place them on a greased baking sheet and bake at 375°F for about 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 0mg