Recipe of Kibbeh

Ingredients

• 1 cup fine bulgur wheat
• 1 pound ground lamb or beef
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Vegetable oil for frying

Directions

1. 1

   Rinse the bulgur wheat in cold water, then place it in a bowl and cover it with warm water. Let it soak for about 15 minutes, then drain any excess water and squeeze out the moisture from the bulgur using a clean kitchen towel.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the soaked bulgur, ground meat, chopped onion, mint, parsley, cumin, allspice, salt, and pepper. Mix everything thoroughly until it forms a smooth and cohesive mixture.

3. 3

   Take a small portion of the mixture in your hand and shape it into an oval or round patty about 2 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick. Continue shaping the remaining mixture into patties.

4. 4

   Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the kibbeh patties into the hot oil.

5. 5

   Fry the kibbeh patties until they are golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Make sure they are cooked through.

6. 6

   Remove the fried kibbeh from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.

7. 7

   Serve your delicious fried kibbeh hot, with a side of tahini sauce or yogurt for dipping. Enjoy your Middle Eastern treat!