To make kibbeh nayyeh, soak the bulgur in the hot water, cover, and let it sit for 1 hour until the bulgur absorbs the water.

Grate the onion and add salt, ground pepper, and pepper paste. Knead everything together very well by hand until it forms a dough-like mixture.

If the mixture is a bit sticky, shape it into finger-sized pieces by hand and serve with olive oil. Enjoy! You can also add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the bulgur while kneading to make it softer and easier to shape.