Rice and grains
How to Make Kamouna (Kibbeh Spice Mix)
Kamouna is fine bulgur mixed with herbs and spices; recipes vary slightly from cook to cook. It's wonderfully flavorful and adds a strong punch to dishes it’s used in.
Total time30 min
Prep10 min
Cook20 min
Yield2 servings
DifficultyEasy
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Recipe tags
Rice and grainsLevantVegetarianVeganDairy freeGluten freeNut freeEgg free
Recipe story
Kamouna, or kibbeh spice mix, southern-style—this recipe is very clear and easy. Make a batch and store it for when you need it. Excellent with kibbeh nayyeh (raw kibbeh) and with tomato kamouna as well.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fine dry bulgur
- 1 medium onion
- 1/4 bunch fresh mint
- Marjoram (fresh or dried), a pinch
- 1 tablespoon ready-made kamouna spice mix
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika, finely ground
- Hot peppers (green or red), a few to taste
- Salt to taste
- To make the faraka with kamouna, see the recipe Authentic Meat Faraka
- For more of Fatima's delicious recipes that use kamouna, see Easiest Tray-Baked Kibbeh
Method
- Put all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and pulse until smooth and the bulgur is broken down.
- Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for use as needed.
Notes and serving ideas
- Authentic Meat Faraka
- Easiest Tray-Baked Kibbeh
