kibbeh
Levantine meat croquettes
Kibbeh is a Middle Eastern dish made from bulgur wheat, minced onions, and finely ground meat—typically lamb or beef—seasoned with spices.
The mixture is often shaped into oval or football-shaped patties and can be served raw, baked, or fried.
Fried kibbeh usually has a crispy shell encasing a filling of spiced meat and pine nuts.
We ordered the kibbeh as an appetizer.
The dish is particularly associated with Lebanese and Syrian cuisines.
Dried cracked wheat kernels
- lambJuvenile sheep
- mezzeMiddle Eastern small dishes
- tabboulehHerb-heavy Middle Eastern salad
- hummusMashed chickpea spread
falafel · labneh · za'atar · pita · shawarma · baklava · tahini · sumac
Dried cracked wheat kernels
- lambJuvenile sheep
- onionPungent layered bulb
- pine nutsEdible conifer seeds
- ground beefChopped cattle flesh
allspice · cumin · cinnamon · mint · coriander · nutmeg · ice water · lean meat
bulgur
Dried cracked wheat kernels
hummus · falafel · labneh · za'atar · pita · shawarma · baklava · tahini · sumac · dolma
bulgur
Dried cracked wheat kernels
ground beef · allspice · cumin · cinnamon · mint · coriander · nutmeg · ice water · lean meat · olive oil
raw
In original state
oval · shell · filling · pounded · mortar · pestle · food processor · kneaded · chilled · formed
crispy
Brittle and snapping
raw · tender · juicy · crumbly · shell · filling · contrast · pounded · creamy