Small plain kibbeh

Kibbeh is an oriental Arab dish that is famous in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine and Iraq. It differs somewhat from one country to another in terms of shape and taste, and somewhat in the methods of preparation, cooking and serving.

Kibbeh is generally prepared from bulgur and fresh lean meat. The meat pieces are mixed with the washed and drained bulgur and placed in a stone bowl and pounded with a wooden pestle until the meat is mixed with the bulgur and blended together and becomes like dough, which is taken, shaped into balls and stuffed with minced and fried veal. It may also be mixed with nuts such as almonds, walnuts or pine nuts, then fried in ghee or oil and served to eat.

Benefits of Kibbeh:

• Kibbeh contains most of the elements and food groups of proteins, carbohydrates and fats.
• Kibbeh is rich in fiber, which gives the body strength, activity and vitality.
• Kibbeh helps reduce constipation.
• Kibbeh maintains the health of muscles, bones and nerves because of the nutrients it contains.
• Kibbeh contributes to the growth and renewal of cells and tissues.
• Kibbeh contains bulgur, which has many benefits, most notably preventing digestive system cancers and colon cancer.