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Kubba recipe
Deliciously spiced meat-filled dumplings!
Ingredients
- 200 g bulgur wheat
- 400 g ground beef
- 1 unit onion
- 50 g pine nuts
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 300 ml water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
How to make Kubba
- Soak 250 g of bulgur wheat in water for 30 minutes until it softens well.
- Finely chop 1 onion and heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Sauté the chopped onion for about 5 minutes until it becomes golden brown in color.
- In a bowl, combine 300 g of ground beef with the sautéed onion and 50 g of pine nuts.
- Add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper to the mixture; stir until well mixed.
- Take the soaked bulgur and shape it into discs about 1/2 inch thick.
- Place a spoonful of the meat mixture in the center of each disc and fold the edges tightly to seal.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat, ensuring it's hot enough for frying.
- Fry each kubba for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Once cooked, remove from the pan and drain on paper towels before serving hot.
- Serve the kubba warm with yogurt or a fresh salad on the side.
What is Kubba?
Kubba is a traditional dish from Iraq. It takes about 90 minutes to prepare, is considered medium to make at home, and uses 9 ingredients.
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