Kibbeh

Kibbeh

Kibbeh is a classic Middle Eastern dish consisting of a filling of ground beef surrounded by layers of a ground beef and cracked burghul (bulgur) wheat mixture. The actual recipe of Kibbeh involves a lot of effort and patience. But I tried making Kibbeh using shortcuts and in a much easier way! You can make these when you've got guests over and you're running out of time. I've mostly had this dish served at larger gatherings because it’s a great addition to a dinner table seeking to feed a bunch of guests.
 It is widespread in Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, Jordan, Iraq, Turkey, Cyprus (where it is called koupes or koubes), Egypt (where it is called koubeiba), and the Arabian Peninsula. Kibbeh is served as an appetizer or side dish. Here I share with you an easier recipe of Kibbeh..

Ingredients

Dough: 

• 1 pack normal toast
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup chopped dill(Optional)

Filling: 

• 1 cup minced meat
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 tbs chopped dill 
• 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
• 1 tbs ghee
• Salt and Black pepper (according to taste)
• Cinnamon
• Corn oil for frying

Method 

For the dough:

• Cut and remove toast edges, put in food processor and blend until chopped. 
• Add water and dill and process until mixture comes together in a ball. 

For the  filling:

• Heat ghee in a pan, add onion, stir and fry over medium heat for 2 minutes or until lightly browned. 
• Add minced meat, stir fry until all the liquid has evaporated, add 1/4 cup water and cook over low heat until dry. Season with salt, black pepper and cinnamon and lastly add dill. 

• Divide dough into small portions stuffed with 1 teaspoon meat filling and shape them as seen in the picture. 
• Deep fry in hot oil over low heat until golden and crispy.