How to Make Tray-Baked Kibbeh

Tray-baked kibbeh is a classic, hearty recipe from the Arab kitchen. Serve it with soup, yogurt, or a salad — it’s excellent in every situation.

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Dough (kibbeh shell)

1 kg ground meat1 kg bulgur1 onion1 tablespoon salt1 teaspoon seven-spice1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon ground cinnamonMarjoram, to taste

Filling

500 g ground meatSalt, to tasteVegetable oilA pinch of seven-spiceA pinch of cinnamonPine nuts or almonds (or other nuts) for garnish, as desired

Step 1

Soak the bulgur until it is completely soft and the grains have swollen.

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