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Kibbeh is a staple in a Middle Eastern home. The dish served in various versions - fried, baked or dipped in yogurt - all taste equally yumm. And is an ideal comfort food during Ramadan.
Without much ado, here is the recipe below.
Kibbeh Labanieh
Ingredients:
500 gm Ground meat
300 gm Bulgur wheat (finely ground)
1 Large onion, grated
1/2 stick Butter, cut into tiny cubes
2 litres Goat or cow yogurt
1/4 cup Rice
1 tsp Cornstarch
1 Egg
Dried mint, for garnish
1/2 tsp Ground allspice
Ice cold water, as necessary
Method
Soak bulgur wheat for 10-15 minutes in enough water to cover it entirely.
Mix ground meat, allspice and soaked bulgur together and set aside.
Cook the rice in 3/4 cup of water until mushy.
Blend the rice with some of the yogurt, the egg and the cornstarch. Mix this mixture with the rest of yogurt and place over low heat.
Prepare kibbeh balls of soaked bugur wheat-ground meat mixture.
Stir the yogurt mixture occasionally and once it comes to a small simmer, add kibbeh balls and cook for another 5-10 minutes (depending on the size of the kibbeh).
Garnish with dried mint.
Note: Use ice water to form the kibbeh balls. This will help make them smooth.
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