Mains
ChefDalida Zaiter
Stuffed and Fried Kibbeh
A detailed, classic stuffed kibbeh recipe. Kibbeh can be served raw, grilled or fried — this version explains every step for great results.
Stuffed and fried kibbeh — unbeatable
Ingredients
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- Kibbeh dough
- 1 kg finely ground lean beef (for the shell)
- 1 kg fine coarse bulgur (soaked) — or fine cracked wheat
- Kibbeh spice mix (baharat)
- A pinch of cinnamon
- 3 tbsp salt
- Filling
- 1 kg ground beef (preferably with a little fat)
- 1 kg onions (or to taste)
- A pinch of black pepper
- Cinnamon
- Hot chili powder to taste
- 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
- 2 tbsp sumac
- Pomegranate to taste
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- A pinch of dried mint
- For more of Dalida’s recipes see: Fried Ouzi (Auzi) Recipe
- To make raw kibbeh (kibbeh nayyeh) see: Classic Raw Kibbeh
Method
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- Wash the bulgur with cold water and leave it aside for about a quarter of an hour.
- After 15 minutes, rub the bulgur with your hands so it binds together.Timers: 15 min
- Add kibbeh spice and tahweejah (spice mix) over the bulgur and rub with the palm of your hand.
- Add the finely ground meat and rub again to obtain a cohesive dough.
- You can add a little water if needed if the mixture is too dry.
- Prepare the filling in advance and let it cool... Fry the meat and onion until they soften and are cooked.
- Add sumac and hot pepper, then the walnuts, sweet paprika, salt, and black pepper and stir... Fry it with a little ghee if the filling is habra (lean meat without fat).
- After frying the filling, drain it and let it cool, then stuff the kibbeh... Shape the dough into balls and make a cavity in each ball, then insert your finger and begin hollowing it in a circular motion to get a somewhat thin shell, stuff it and close it—see the picture.
- Bake the kibbeh in the oven or on charcoal, or you can deep-fry them in hot oil.
- Dalida Zaiter
- For more recipes from Dalida, here is: How to make fried ouzi
- For making raw kibbeh, here is the link: How to prepare authentic raw kibbeh
- Mix for the dough (tahwijeh):
Recipe tags
MainsLevantDairy freeEgg free
Notes and serving ideas
- Fried Ouzi (Auzi) Recipe
- Classic Raw Kibbeh
