Syrian Fried Kibbeh with Pomegranate Molasses

Name: Syrian Fried Kibbeh with Pomegranate Molasses
Prep time: PT45 minutes
Cook time: PT20 minutes
Total time: PT1 hour 5 minutes
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Syria
Ingredients: 2 cups Fine bulgur wheat; 1 lb Ground lamb or beef (lean); 1 medium Onion (finely chopped); 1 tsp Allspice; 1/2 tsp Cinnamon; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Black pepper; 3 cups Vegetable oil (for frying); 1/2 cup Pomegranate molasses; 2 tbsp Lemon juice; 1/4 cup Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish); 1/4 cup Pomegranate seeds (for garnish)

Crispy fried kibbeh balls, a beloved Syrian delicacy, enhanced with a tangy and sweet pomegranate molasses glaze. This recipe offers a delightful contrast of textures and flavors, making it a perfect appetizer or main course.

준비 시간45 minutes

조리 시간20 minutes

총 시간1 hour 5 minutes

1회 제공량6

난이도Medium

원본· Feb 8

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👨‍🍳 조리법

1
Rinse the bulgur wheat and let it soak in cold water for 15 minutes. Drain thoroughly and squeeze out excess water.
2
In a large bowl, combine the drained bulgur, ground meat, chopped onion, allspice, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Knead the mixture with your hands until it forms a cohesive dough-like consistency.
3
Divide the mixture into small portions and shape them into oval or football-like shapes, about 2-3 inches long. Create a slight hollow in the center of each kibbeh.
4
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat to about 350°F (175°C).
5
Carefully fry the kibbeh in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
6
In a small bowl, whisk together the pomegranate molasses and lemon juice.
7
Arrange the fried kibbeh on a serving platter. Drizzle generously with the pomegranate molasses glaze. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and pomegranate seeds.

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✓Ensure the bulgur is well-drained to prevent the kibbeh from becoming mushy.
✓Don't overcrowd the frying pot, as this will lower the oil temperature and result in greasy kibbeh.
✓Adjust the amount of pomegranate molasses and lemon juice to your preferred balance of sweet and tart.

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For a vegetarian version, use finely chopped mushrooms and walnuts instead of meat.
Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the kibbeh mixture for a hint of spice.