Fried Kibbeh Syrian Style

Ingredients

• 500 grams fine bulgur
  500 grams
• 400 grams meat, kibbeh meat
  400 grams
• 2 small onions
  2 pieces
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  1 tablespoon
• 1 teaspoon ground basil
  1 teaspoon
• 1 teaspoon fine marjoram
  1 teaspoon
• 1 teaspoon salt
  1 teaspoon
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  0.5 teaspoon
• 1 cup water, or as needed
  1 cup
• 2 tablespoons white flour
  2 tablespoon
• 300 grams finely minced meat
  300 grams
• 3 large onions, finely chopped
  3 pieces
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
  2 tablespoon
• 1 tablespoon butter
  1 tablespoon
• 100 grams pine nuts
  100 grams
• Salt and black pepper
  0

Steps

1. 1

   To prepare the kibbeh dough, soak the bulgur in a pot with half a cup of water and let it sit for a few minutes.

   Required Tools:

   Pot

   5 min
2. 2

   Place the bulgur in the kibbeh machine, add the flour, onions, salt, and pepper, and mix for one minute until combined. Add the paprika, basil, and marjoram, and grind for 5 minutes.

   Required Tools:

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   Kibbeh Machine

   6 min
3. 3

   Place the mixture in a pot and add the meat, then knead the dough well to combine everything. You can add a little water if the dough is cracking. Place the dough in the refrigerator until the filling is prepared.

   Required Tools:

   Pot

   5 min
4. 4

   To prepare the filling, in a pot over heat, add the olive oil, butter, and onions, and stir until softened. Then add the minced meat and stir, letting it cook. Add the toasted pine nuts and let it cool.

   Required Tools:

   Pot

   10 min
5. 5

   Shape the kibbeh into discs in the usual way and fill with about a tablespoon. Repeat the process until the quantity is finished. Then fry in hot oil until golden brown.

   Required Tools:

   Frying Pan

   10 min

Nutrition Facts

* Nutritional values are approximate and calculations may be affected by ingredient type, farming, storage, and cooking methods.

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