Crispy Syrian Kibbeh Mahshi with Pine Nut Filling
Traditional Middle Eastern Kibbeh with a Crunchy Twist
Enjoy this delightful Middle Eastern dish featuring perfectly seasoned ground meat encased in a crispy, bulgur wheat shell, filled with aromatic pine nuts.
- 2 h 30 min
- 6
- Advanced
Ingredients
For the Kibbeh Shell
For the Pine Nut Filling
Preparation
Preparing the Kibbeh Shell
Soak Bulgur
Rinse the bulgur under cold water and soak it for 30 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
Mix Shell Ingredients
In a large bowl, mix the soaked bulgur, ground meat, chopped onion, cumin, allspice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Chill Mixture
Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Always chill the kibbeh mixture for an hour to make forming the shells easier.
Preparing the Pine Nut Filling
Sauté Onion
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
Brown Meat
Add the ground meat and cinnamon. Cook until the meat is browned.
Add Pine Nuts
Stir in the pine nuts, and season with salt and pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, then set aside to cool.
Test the seasoning by frying a small sample and adjust as needed.
Cooking Process
Shaping the Kibbeh
Form the chilled bulgur mixture into small oval shells with your thumb.
Stuffing the Kibbeh
Fill each shell with a spoonful of the pine nut filling and close securely.
Frying the Kibbeh
Heat oil in a deep pan and fry each kibbeh until golden brown.
Plating & Serving
Crispy Syrian Kibbeh Mahshi with Pine Nut Filling
Crispy Syrian Kibbeh Mahshi with Pine Nut Filling
Presentation
Arrange the crispy kibbeh on a platter lined with fresh herbs for an inviting presentation.