Kibbeh (also
kibbee) is a common food in North Africa,
the Middle East, and parts of the Caucasus
such as Armenia. In its most common form, it
consists of minced lamb mixed with bulgur
and spices, stuffed inside a bulgur pastry
crust and grilled or fried. The shape, size
and ingredients vary between different types
of kibbeh and between the recipes
traditional in different areas. The mix of
spices changes as does the composition of
the crust. Kibbe can also be from beef
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The meat and bulgur mix, without the crust,
is often served raw (called kibbeh nayye),
similar to steak tartare. This is a popular
delicacy in Syria, Lebanon and Palestine,
and is often accompanied with arak. In
Lebanon, it is common to serve fresh kibbeh
meat raw, and then cook the remainder the
next day. It is also popular in Brazil,
where it is called quibe or kibe, due to the
presence of Lebanese immigrants, as other
typical dishes, like sfiha (esfiha) and
tabouli (tabule). |
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