Name: Kibbeh Nayyeh
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 21 min

Kibbeh Nayyeh

Kibbeh nayyeh is one of the most common Levantine mezze. It consists of minced raw lamb or beef mixed with burghul and black pepper. This dish is often served with sliced onions, mint leaves and Lebanese bread.

Ingredients

Lamb, minced - 500 Grams
White Onion - 1
Salt - 1/2 Teaspooon
Allspice - 1/2 Teaspooon
Mint Sprigs - 3
Burghul, washed & drained - 135 Grams
Ground Black Pepper - 1/4 Teaspooon
Chopped Mint Leaves, for garnishing
Olive Oil, for garnishing

Steps

Step 1
Chop half an onion and put in a food processor with mint sprigs and process until smooth. Add about 125 grams minced lamb to this onion mix and process again to make a paste.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine lamb paste, remaining 375 grams lamb, salt, burghul, allspice and ground black pepper and knead this mixture to form kibbeh.
Step 3
Turn kibbeh on a big plate and then flatten to a thickness of 2 cm.
Step 4
Scatter the mint leaves and drizzle with olive oil on kibbeh. Serve immediately with the remaining white sliced onion and Lebanese flat bread.