Kibbeh Nayeh Recipes

LEBANESE RAW KIBBEH RECIPE - MAKE KIBBEH NAYYEH AT HOME

Steps:

• Since we're going to be eating it raw, freeze the meat for 2 weeks prior to making the dish if possible in order to reduce typical raw meat contamination and bacteria. Also try to buy quality local, fresh meat whenever possible.
• Partially thaw the meat for 6 hours in the fridge prior to preparing the dish.
• Place the Bulgur in a small bowl and rinse it with cold water, then drain and squeeze to get rid of as much water as possible.
• Put the meat in a food processor along with about 5 cubes of ice and half of the cinnamon and spin it for about 3-5 minutes until it becomes very fine. Important: stop the processor every minute or so and feel the meat to ensure it's not warming up. If it is, add a bit more ice cubes and spin. Once done, set aside in a large bowl.
• To make the spice mix, put the green pepper, mint, marjoram, onion, salt, chili powder and 7-spices in the food processor and mix them well.
• Add the Bulgur, spice mix on top of the meat and knead well for a few minutes to make sure that all ingredients have integrated well.
• Immediately after the kneading, place the Kibbeh Nayyeh in a serving plate and flatten it making symmetric dents in it with the edge of a spoon for show.
• Drizzle extra virgin olive oil and fresh mint leaves on top.
• Serve cold along a side of pita bread, and a veggie plate which may include white onions, green onions, chili peppers, mint, salty chili pepper pickles etc...

KIBBEH NAYEH RECIPE

Steps:

• Place the burghul in a bowl and cover with ½ cup hot water, set aside to soak and absorb the water.
• In a food processor combine mint leaves, spices, pepper, salt and chopped onion.
• Add the burghul after it has soaked up the water. Be sure that it is not soggy by squeezing any excess water out.
• Process until everything is mixed well and the mint leaves are chopped up.
• Place the ground lamb in a large bowl, add all ingredients from the food processor, mix well using your hands. (I use sterile gloves when I do this part).
• Once mixed, place on a serving dish and decorate using a spoon to make small grooves in the meat.
• Garnish with your choice of chopped parsley, mint leaves, red peppers, lemon, and even garlic.

AUNT LOUISE'S BAKED KIBBEH

Steps:

• Place bulgur in a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Let stand until water is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Stir 1/4 cup onion, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, basil, and pepper into the bulgur. Add ground beef and 1/2 pound lamb; mix well. Divide mixture into 2 portions. Pat 1 portion over the bottom of a 12x7-inch baking dish.
• Pat the other portion into a matching rectangle on a piece of waxed paper. Set aside for the top.
• Cook and stir remaining 1/4 cup onion and 1/2 pound lamb in a skillet until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain excess grease from the skillet. Stir in pine nuts and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Spoon lamb-pine nut mixture over the meat layer in the baking dish.
• Invert top layer over the filling. Peel off waxed paper. Score top layer into diamond shapes by cutting diagonally in both directions, leaving about 3 inches between cuts. Press a small dab of butter into the middle of each diamond.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 40 minutes. Garnish with cherry tomatoes and mint.

MASHED POTATO KIBBEH NAYEH RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Put the potato in the microwave until cooked (or it can be cooked by boiling it in water.)
• Wash the bulgur.
• Cut the tomato and onion in very small pieces.
• Add bulgur, tomato, and onion in a bowl and keep it for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, peel the hot potato, mash with a fork or a potato masher.
• Add all together and season with cumin, salt, and paprika.
• Knead together well. Let it cool.
• Flatten onto a serving plate and serve drizzled with the olive oil and walnuts.
• Enjoy!