Fried Kibbeh – My First Attempt

Name: Fried Kibbeh – My First Attempt
Ingredients: 2.2 pounds bulgur wheat (about 1 kilogram); 2.2 pounds finely ground beef or lamb (about 1 kilogram); 1.1 pounds coarsely ground beef or lamb (about 0.5 kilogram); 4 onions; 3.5 ounces blanched almonds (about 100 grams); 4 1/4 cups vegetable oil for frying (about 1 liter); Salt and chili pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon kibbeh spices; 4 fresh basil leaves if available, or use dried basil

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Fried Kibbeh – My First Attempt

Wasafat_loulou @wasafat_loulou

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Ingredients

2.2 poundsbulgur wheat (about 1 kilogram)
2.2 poundsfinely ground beef or lamb (about 1 kilogram)
1.1 poundscoarsely ground beef or lamb (about 0.5 kilogram)
4onions
3.5 ouncesblanched almonds (about 100 grams)
4 1/4 cupsvegetable oil for frying (about 1 liter)
Salt and chili pepper to taste
1 tablespoonkibbeh spices
4fresh basil leaves if available, or use dried basil

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Steps

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Wash the bulgur wheat thoroughly and drain. Set aside until it softens. To prepare the kibbeh filling: Finely chop the onions. Sauté them in a little vegetable oil. Add the coarsely ground meat, salt, chili pepper, and almonds. Cook until done, then remove from heat.
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Knead the bulgur wheat by hand or use a grinder. Add the finely ground meat. Add the kibbeh spices, salt, chili pepper, finely chopped basil, and a finely crushed onion. Mix all the ingredients well. Shape the kibbeh into small balls. Flatten each ball by hand or with a plate into circles or finger shapes—I made both. Fill each kibbeh shell with the onion and meat filling. Place another layer on top and seal well.
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Note: To make finger-shaped kibbeh if you don't have a kibbeh tool, use this method: Take a medium carrot, insert it into the kibbeh ball, and start rolling it. The kibbeh will naturally thin out. Once the dough is thin, add the filling and seal the top. I use this method and it works well.
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Serve with yogurt, cucumber with yogurt, or lentil soup—these recipes are available in my collection.
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Heat the oil well. Add the kibbeh pieces to the oil. Fry until golden brown. Enjoy!
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