POTATO KIBBEH

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I've not tried this myself as I've posted it in response to a recipe request. It's from the What's Cooking - Potato cookbook. Kibbeh is a typical Middle eastern dish with many variations. The total preparation time is an estimate as it wasn't given in the recipe.

Provided by -Sylvie-

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 52m

Yield 8 pasties

Number Of Ingredients 18

175 g bulgur wheat
350 g floury mealy potatoes, mashed smoothly
2 small eggs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 pinch ground cumin
1 pinch ground coriander
1 pinch of grated nutmeg
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
oil (for deep frying)
175 g ground lamb
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon pine nuts
25 g dried apricots, chopped
1 pinch of grated nutmeg
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon fresh coriander, chopped
2 tablespoons lamb stock

Steps:

  • In a bowl cover the bulgar wheat with boiling water and leave to swell for 30 mins until all water is absorbed.
  • mix the bulgar wheat with the mashed potatoes, egg, melted butter, cumin and coriander.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • For the stuffing fry the lamb in a little oil for about 5 minutes.
  • Then add the onion and fry for another 3-4 minutes.
  • Add pine kernels, apricots, nutmeg, cinnamon, corriander and lamb stock and cook until all the lamb stock has been absorbed, about 5 minutes.
  • Set aside to cool a little.
  • Divide into 8 portions and form into a ball.
  • Also divide the potato mixture into 8 portions, roll in a ball and press flat.
  • Place a ball of stuffing into the centre of each round of potato and cover it, by shaping the coating around the filling to surround it fully.
  • Deep fry using either a deep fat fryer or large sauce pan for 5-7 minutes at a temperature of about 180-190 C/350-375°F.
  • Drain well on a kitchen towel, best served straight away.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.2, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 62.7, Sodium 50.7, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 2.5, Protein 6.7

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