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Kibbeh
A Lebanese specialty of seasoned ground lamb mixed with bulgur and spices, fried until golden and crispy.
40 min4 servings380 kcalDifficulty: Medium
Ingredients
- 400 g Ground lamb
- 200 g Fine bulgur
- 2 piece Onion
- 3 clove Garlic
- 80 g Pine nuts
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp Ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Salt
- 30 g Fresh parsley
- 500 ml Oil for frying
- 100 ml Water
Instructions
Step 1
Rehydrate bulgur in 100ml warm water for 10 minutes, then gently squeeze out excess moisture.
Step 2
Finely mince onion, garlic, and parsley.
Step 3
Mix ground lamb with bulgur, onion, garlic, spices, and parsley.
Step 4
Form into elongated balls about 7-8cm long and create a small indent.
Step 5
Fill the indent with a mixture of cooked lamb, onion, and pine nuts, then seal.
Step 6
Fry kibbeh in oil at 170°C until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 7
Drain on paper towels and serve hot.