كبة (Kibbeh)

Traditional Lebanese meat and bulgur 'torpedoes'.

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups fine bulgur
• 1 lb ground beef or lamb
• 1 medium onion
• 0.5 cup pine nuts
• 1 tbsp seven spice
• 2 tsp salt
• for frying vegetable oil

Method

1. Soak bulgur for 15 minutes and drain.
2. Mix meat, bulgur, and chopped onion until smooth. Season with spice and salt.
3. Shape into hollow ovals, fill with cooked meat and pine nuts.
4. Seal and smooth kibbeh, fry in hot oil until golden.

Chef's tips

• Wet hands with cold water for easy shaping.
• Adjust salt to taste.