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ChefNaima Ibrahim
Kibbeh Nayeh
Kibbeh nayeh is one of the most delicious Lebanese dishes. The kamouneh, a spice blend mixed with fresh herbs and rubbed into the meat, is what makes this dish a favorite for many.
Kibbeh nayeh.. one of the most delicious Lebanese dishes that adorns the table and pleases every taste.. always on the mind
Ingredients
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- half a kilo of meat, pounded or ground in a food processor with an ice cube
- 1 cup fine bulgur, washed and soaked for 1 hour
- kamouneh*
- ground cumin
- salt
- hot chili powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil - optional
- How to prepare the kamouneh
- Grind in a food processor the kamouneh spice mix (a ready-made blend of spices) with white onion, a little fine bulgur, salt, hot pepper, a pinch of ground cumin, and a few leaves of mint, marjoram, and fresh basil
Method
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- Pound the meat or puree it in a food processor with an ice cube to preserve its red color
- Wash the bulgur and soak it in water for about an hour, then drain it
- After draining the bulgur, knead it or rub it with the palms of your hands until it becomes very fine... you can add a little water while rubbing, as needed
- Add the pounded kamouneh as desired and rub it with the bulgur until well combined
- Add the meat, a pinch of salt, hot pepper, and cumin to taste... and the olive oil.. then continue rubbing with the palms of your hands until the ingredients become a smooth, homogeneous dough
- Shape the kibbeh nayeh as desired and serve it with vegetables
Recipe tags
MainsLevantVegetarianVeganDairy freeNut freeEgg free
Notes and serving ideas
- Naeema Ibrahim
- How to Prepare Chickpea Kibbeh
