Kibbeh Kibrit

Ingredients

• 150 g of sugar
• 150 g of flour
• 80 g of butter
• 100 ml of water
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon of powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup of crushed almonds
• 1/4 cup of crushed pistachios
• 1/4 cup of sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla
• 100 g of chopped macadamia nuts

Method

1. In a saucepan, mix the butter, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5-7 minutes, until the mixture turns dark and thickens into a dough.
2. Add the lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, and powdered sugar. Mix well.
3. In another bowl, mix the flour with the almonds, pistachios, sesame seeds, and macadamia nuts.
4. Combine the sugar dough with the flour mixture until you get a homogeneous dough.
5. Shape the kibbeh into small balls and let them cool on a plate.
6. Preheat the oven to 180°C and fry the kibbeh in hot oil for 2-3 minutes, until they become golden and crispy.
7. Drain the kibbeh on baking paper and serve warm.