Grilled Kibbeh

Name: Grilled Kibbeh
Ingredients: 1.1 lbs lean lamb (about 500 grams); 1.1 lbs fatty lamb (about 500 grams); 1.1 lbs fine bulgur (about 500 grams); Spices:; 1 teaspoon each of the following, ground:; Roasted cumin; Ground cardamom; Paprika; Black pepper; Cinnamon; Salt to taste; Ghee or clarified butter (or animal fat); Pine nuts or quartered almonds; 1/2 lb finely chopped onion (about 225 grams); as needed Pomegranate molasses,

همام التاج @Homam

سلطنة عُمان

Grilled Kibbeh

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Ingredients

1.1 lbslean lamb (about 500 grams)
1.1 lbsfatty lamb (about 500 grams)
1.1 lbsfine bulgur (about 500 grams)
Spices:
1 teaspooneach of the following, ground:
Roasted cumin
Ground cardamom
Paprika
Black pepper
Cinnamon
Salt to taste
Ghee or clarified butter (or animal fat)
Pine nuts or quartered almonds
1/2 lbfinely chopped onion (about 225 grams)
as neededPomegranate molasses,

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Steps

1

Rinse the bulgur two to three times until the water runs clear.
2

Soak the bulgur in water just until it softens.
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In a skillet, cook the onions with the spices, salt, and pine nuts until the onions are soft, then add the pomegranate molasses.
4

Using a meat grinder, grind the fatty lamb with the bulgur three times.
5

Cut a clear plastic freezer bag in half.
6

Use a round plate to help shape the kibbeh.
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Roll out the bulgur dough into two portions, each less than 1/4 inch (about 0.5 cm) thick.
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Place a tablespoon of filling on one portion and cover with the other portion.
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Use the plate to press and shape the kibbeh.
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You should get the shape shown in the picture.
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Place the kibbeh pieces on a baking sheet and add a little ghee on top of each piece.
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Bake until the kibbeh turns light brown and is cooked through.
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Serve with tabbouleh.
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Enjoy!