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Kibbeh Ajami

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A traditional Sidon dish, Kibbeh Ajami is a crunchy fried pastry filled with meat and rice, topped with fried onions.

⏱️ 30 min prep + 20 min cottura · 4 porzioni · media

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Ingredients

  • 200 g of beef
  • 100 g of rice
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 onions
  • 100 g of flour
  • 1 teaspoon of sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • Oil for frying
  • Pulverized flour for coating
  • Water for battering

Method

  1. Prepare the Kibbeh Ajami filling by mixing the beef, rice, eggs, salt, sugar, and a bit of water to achieve a not too wet consistency.
  2. Divide the filling into small portions and form them into balls.
  3. In a bowl, put the flour and add a bit of water to create a damp flour.
  4. Dust the meat balls with the damp flour.
  5. In a separate bowl, dip the flour-dusted balls in water.
  6. Coat them with the powdered flour for the crust.
  7. Fry the balls in a large quantity of hot oil, maintaining a constant temperature.
  8. Drain the balls immediately after frying and serve them hot, garnished with fried onions.

The story

Kibbeh Ajami is a traditional Sidon dish from Lebanon, a city renowned for its rich history and culinary traditions. This dish has been a symbol of local identity for generations, known for its crunchiness and unique flavor.

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