When we say traditional Lebanese mezze, the first thing that comes to our mind is kibbeh nayyeh. It’s a beloved Lebanese dish made of raw meat and burghul. Sprinkle some olive oil and dry mint over the top before serving.
½ kg fresh lamb ground meat
1 cup fine cracked wheat (burghul)
1 big onion
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon marjoram
salt to taste
Wash the cracked wheat and let it sit for 15 minutes. Using a food processor, mash the onion and cracked wheat for 5 minutes. Then, add salt, pepper and marjoram. Next, add the meat along with 3 or 4 cubes of ice. Mash the ingredients for another 5 minutes.
Remove the mixture and knead it with wet hands for 7 minutes until it's soft.
Place the kibbeh nayyeh on a plate. Decorate it with fresh mint.
It can be served with olive oil, green onions, radish and fresh mint.
