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Kibbeh Nayyeh - Syrian-Iraqi Raw Kibbeh
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Kibbeh Nayyeh - Syrian-Iraqi Raw Kibbeh

Kibbeh nayyeh – a traditional Syrian-Iraqi raw kibbeh, a mix of fresh beef and bulgur served raw with olive oil.

⏱ 1 hr🍽 4 servings 🌍 Middle Eastern👩‍🍳 Afoona🧩 2 parts

👨‍🍳 Method

For the Meatball mix

  1. 1
    Soak the bulgur 20 minutes in cold water, drain and squeeze well.
    ⚙ SoakingBowl
  2. 2
    Mix the meat with the bulgur, onion, cumin, cinnamon, salt and black pepper until evenly combined.
  3. 3
    Knead the mixture 5 minutes, until smooth and sticky.

To assemble

  1. 4
    Place the mixture on a flat serving plate and flatten into a disk.
  2. 5
    Pour the olive oil over the top.
  3. 6
    Sprinkle the scallions, parsley and chili on top.
  4. 7
    Serve immediately with Jordanian pita bread and lemon.
    💡Raw meat: buy very fresh meat, ground the same day, keep the mixture chilled and serve right after making it.
504calories
27 gprotein
23 gcarbs
31 gfat
● protein 22%● carbs 19%● fat 59%

Per serving (235 g), of 4 servings

For the Meatball mix · To assemble ·

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