Kibbeh(Ground Lamb And Burghul)
Kibbeh features a flavorful mixture of ground lamb and burghul, seasoned with spices, offering a hearty Middle Eastern dish perfect for gatherings or family meals.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Place burghul in a bowl, cover with cold water and leave to soak for 10 minutes.
- Drain in a sieve and press with the back of a spoon to remove as much moisture as possible.
- Spread the burghul in a flat dish and chill in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours to dry further.
- Trim all fat and fine skin from the meat and cut into cubes.
- Chill the meat for 1 hour if not very cold.
- Pass the meat through a grinder twice, using a fine screen.
- Grind the onion twice and combine with the meat, burghul, salt, pepper, and allspice.
- Pass the mixture through the grinder twice, adding a little iced water or ice chips if it feels warm.
- Knead the mixture to a smooth, light paste with your hands, adding iced water or ice chips when necessary.
- Cover and chill until ready to use.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
255
kcal
13% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Under 400 cal
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).