World Flavors Cookbook

Kibbeh Nayyeh (Raw Kibbeh)

Name: Kibbeh Nayyeh (Raw Kibbeh)
Cuisine: Syria
Ingredients: 500g very lean raw lamb or beef (finely minced) 1 cup fine bulgur, rinsed and drained 1 small onion, grated 1 tsp allspice 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp cloves Handful of fresh mint leaves Olive oil for drizzling Pita bread for serving

A festive Syrian mezze staple consisting of finely minced raw lamb or beef mixed with bulgur and aromatic spices.

Cuisine: Syria

Ingredients

500g very lean raw lamb or beef (finely minced) 1 cup fine bulgur, rinsed and drained 1 small onion, grated 1 tsp allspice 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp cloves Handful of fresh mint leaves Olive oil for drizzling Pita bread for serving

Instructions

Mix the bulgur with the grated onion and spices. Let it sit for 10 minutes to absorb moisture. In a food processor, blend the lean meat with mint until it forms a paste. Combine the meat paste with the bulgur mixture and knead thoroughly by hand until fully integrated. Spread the mixture thinly on a large flat plate. Score with a knife in a diamond pattern. Drizzle generously with olive oil. Serve immediately with fresh pita bread.