Syrian

Cumin and Lemon Kibbeh Bil Sanieh

Name: Cumin and Lemon Kibbeh Bil Sanieh
Total time: 92 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Syrian
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 1/2 cups bulgur; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tbsp lemon juice

Introduces a warm, earthy spice with a bright, citrusy finish.

92 minutes6 servings

Method

Stir in ground cumin and lemon juice into the yogurt sauce before serving.
In a bowl, mix beef, bulgur, water, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Form the mixture into oval shapes and fry until golden.
In a separate bowl, whisk yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and cumin.
Serve the kibbeh with the yogurt sauce.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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