KUBBE
This is a traditional Middle Eastern appetizer. It is torpedo-shaped, crispy on the outside, and has a meat and onion filling. Time-consuming, but delicious. Can be frozen raw, and fried straight from the freezer for a delicious treat, dipped in Tahini. This recipe has been in the family for ages.
Provided by Cindy
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Beef
Time 1h30m
Yield 25
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place bulgur in a large bowl. Stir in the flour, 6 tablespoons of vegetable oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and cumin. Gradually mix in the cup of water to make a stiff but not crumbly dough. Knead for a few minutes to fully bind the ingredients. If it is too mushy, let it sit for a while, and the bulgur will absorb some of the water.
- For the filling: Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook until browned. Remove from the skillet. Crumble the ground beef into the skillet, and cook until evenly browned, stirring frequently. Drain excess grease. Season with allspice, salt, and cinnamon, and stir in the cooked onions and pine nuts. Allow to cool enough to handle.
- Form the dough into walnut-sized balls. Press your thumb into the ball while it is enclosed in your other hand to form a tube. The cylinder should be about 2 inches long, and the thinner the walls are, the better they will cook. Fill the cavity with as much of the meat mixture as you can, then seal the end to form a torpedo shape. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. At this point, the kubbe may be frozen. Freeze on baking sheets, then transfer to freezer bags when solid.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). If the oil is not hot enough, the kubbe will fall apart. Carefully place the kubbe into the hot oil, and fry until nicely browned, about 1 minute. Remove with tongs to paper towels to drain. Serve with tahini.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 16.5 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 519.4 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
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Kadielyn Willats
wk26@gmail.comI'm so glad I found this recipe. These kubbe are now my go-to appetizer for parties.
Shamshad Fatima
fatima_shamshad@gmail.comThese kubbe were a nice change from my usual dinner routine. I'll definitely be making them again.
Mad Looser
looser_m68@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making these kubbe again and again.
Md Imran Hossain
mhossain@aol.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my kubbe didn't turn out at all. They were really dense and hard.
Masumul Karim
karim_masumul75@yahoo.comThese kubbe were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll add some more liquid to the filling next time.
Isabella Jenkins
isabellajenkins40@yahoo.comI found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it could use some more spices.
Abir Paul
paul96@hotmail.comThis recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll stick to simpler recipes in the future.
Thankgod Onyekachi
o.thankgod92@gmail.comI wasn't sure how I would like these kubbe, but I ended up really enjoying them. The flavors were really unique.
Abubkar Mahar
m-a92@yahoo.comThese kubbe were a lot of work to make, but they were definitely worth it. They were so delicious!
Mohinur Begum
mohinur-b@aol.comI've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it.
Frances Fagg
f_frances8@aol.comI had a hard time finding some of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth the effort. The kubbe were amazing!
Khan Ke Jaan
k.jaan@aol.comThese kubbe were a little bit too oily for my taste, but they were still pretty good. I might try making them again with less oil.
suprim pandey
s.pandey@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of bulgur, but I really enjoyed these kubbe. The filling was so good that it made up for the bulgur.
Grey The Hyena
t34@hotmail.comThese kubbe were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them. I especially liked the crispy outer shell.
Daniel Aidoo
aidoo.daniel@hotmail.comI've never had kubbe before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They were surprisingly easy to make, and they turned out perfectly. The combination of flavors was amazing.
Samama Official
s_o@gmail.comThese kubbe were absolutely delicious! The filling was so flavorful, and the bulgur shell was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making these again.