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How to Make Fried Kibbeh

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How to Make Fried Kibbeh

Fried kibbeh disks are among the most delicious dishes that adorn the Arabic table. Learn this simplified recipe and enjoy kibbeh discs with yogurt or soup.

Total time60 min
Prep20 min
Cook40 min
Yield4 servings
DifficultyEasy
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MainsLevantVegetarianGluten freeNut freeEgg freeEasyBalanced time

Recipe story

Ingredients:

1 kilogram kibbeh meat

1/2 kilogram lamb meat ground for filling

1 kilogram fine bulgur

1/2 kilogram onions

3 teaspoons mixed spices

Pepper and salt to taste

100 g pine nuts

Smen (or ghee)

Ingredients

  • Meanwhile, chop the remaining onion into small cubes and sauté them in ghee until golden, then add the filling meat, spices and salt and sauté until cooked. Do not use the filling before it cools.
  • Moisten your hands with a little water and begin shaping the kibbeh into balls, then create a cavity in the center of each ball, fill it and close it carefully to obtain kibbeh discs.

Method

  1. Soak the bulgur in water for about 15 minutes, then drain and blend with a large chopped onion.
    Timers: 15 min
  2. Add the kibbeh meat, a spoonful of the spices, pepper and salt, and blend until the mixture is cohesive.
  3. Meanwhile, dice the remaining onion and sauté in the ghee until golden, then add the filling meat and spices and cook until done. Do not use the filling until it cools.
  4. Moisten your hands with a little water and start shaping the kibbeh; create a hollow in the center of each ball, fill it, and seal gently to form kibbeh discs.
  5. Fry the kibbeh discs in hot, generous oil and serve hot.

Notes and serving ideas

  • How to Make Kibbeh with Yogurt the Traditional Way
  • How to Prepare Kibbeh and the Raw Faraqah
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