Description
Kibbeh is the celebrated national dish of Lebanon and Syria, featuring torpedo-shaped croquettes made of fine bulgur wheat and spiced ground lamb. Stuffed with caramelized pine nuts and seasoned minced beef, they are fried until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
A Taste of History
Considered the national dish of Lebanon and Syria, Kibbeh traces back to ancient Levantine culinary history, where meat was meticulously pounded in stone mortars with bulgur wheat and spices for special occasions and feasts.
Prep Time
45 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
1 hour 5 minutes
Ingredients & Nutrition
260 piece
Calories
14 g
Protein
16 g
Fat
16 g
Carbs
3 g
Fiber
1 g
Sugar
320 mg
Sodium
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