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Kibbeh Arnabieh (Kibbeh in Tahini Sauce)

A traditional Lebanese dish featuring kibbeh balls in a rich tahini sauce.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Lebanese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400 kcal

Ingredients 

Kibbeh Ingredients

  • 500 g Ground beef or lamb
  • 1 cup Fine bulgur wheat soaked in water for 30 minutes
  • 1 Onion finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Cinnamon

Tahini Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 cup Tahini
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • ¼ cup Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground meat, soaked bulgur, chopped onion, salt, pepper, and cinnamon. Mix well.
  2. 2. Shape the mixture into small balls or patties.
  3. 3. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and cook the kibbeh balls until they float to the surface. Remove and set aside.
  4. 4. In a frying pan, heat a bit of oil and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
  5. 5. Add tahini, lemon juice, water, and salt to the pan. Stir until smooth and heated through.
  6. 6. Add the cooked kibbeh balls to the tahini sauce and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  7. 7. Serve hot with rice or pita bread.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 5mg

Keywords

Kibbeh, Lebanese, Tahini
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