Directions for: Raw Kibbeh
Ingredients
125 mL (1/2 cup) water
60 mL (1/4 cup) fine bulgur
225 g (1/2 lb) lean inside round of beef
60 mL (1/4 cup) curly-leaf parsley
45 mL (3 tablespoons) olive oil
30 mL (2 tablespoons) lemon juice
10 mL (2 teaspoons) harissa or other hot pepper sauce
1 shallot, finely chopped
Cilantro
Salt and pepper
Directions
1. in a saucepan, bring the water and bulgur to a boil. Remove from the heat, cover and let swell for about 10 minutes. Remove the cover and refrigerate until completely chilled.
2. Using a knife, thinly slice the meat.
3. Using a food processor, chop the parsley with the oil, lemon juice and harissa. Add the meat and pulse until finely chopped.
4. in a bowl, combine the bulgur, shallot and meat mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Cover and refrigerate for about 15 minutes.
6. Serve chilled as an appetizer. Garnish with cilantro leaves and accompany with pitas.
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