Crunchy Lebanese Kibbeh Balls Stuffed with Pine Nuts and Lamb
Enjoy these crispy Kibbeh balls, filled with seasoned lamb and crunchy pine nuts, perfect for appetizers or a flavorful snack.
Preparation
Get these tasks done before you start cooking.
Marinating the Bulgur Mixture
- 1
Soak and Prepare Bulgur
Rinse the bulgur wheat thoroughly and soak in water until tender.
- 2
Drain Bulgur
Drain excess water from the bulgur and squeeze out additional moisture.
- 3
Mix Dough Ingredients
In a large bowl, mix the bulgur, ground meat, onion, and spices until smooth.
Preparing the Lamb Filling
- 1
Sauté Onions
Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté the onions until translucent.
- 2
Cook Lamb
Add the ground lamb and cook until browned.
- 3
Add Nuts and Spices
Stir in pine nuts and spices, cook for another 2 minutes, and let cool.
How to Make Crunchy Lebanese Kibbeh Balls Stuffed with Pine Nuts and Lamb
Total time: 3 h 20 min · Yields 4 servings
- 1
Forming the Kibbeh Balls
Take a small portion of dough, make a hole, fill with lamb mixture, then seal.
- 2
Frying
Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep fryer or heavy pot and fry the Kibbeh balls until golden brown, approximately 6-8 minutes.
- 3
Draining
Remove the Kibbeh balls and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
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