Raw Kibbeh
Raw Kibbeh
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) water
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) fine bulgur
- 1/2 lb (225 g) lean inside round beef
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) curly-leaf parsley
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) harissa or other hot pepper sauce
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- Cilantro
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring the water and bulgur to a boil. Remove from the heat, cover and let swell for about 10 minutes. Remove the cover and refrigerate until completely chilled.
- With a knife, thinly slice the meat.
- In a food processor, chop the parsley with the oil, lemon juice and harissa. Add the meat and pulse until finely chopped.
- In a bowl, combine the bulgur, shallot and meat mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and refrigerate for about 15 minutes.
- Serve chilled as an appetizer. Garnish with cilantro leaves and accompany with pitas.
Raw Kibbeh