Bulgur Kibbeh
Discover this recipe for Iraqi kibbeh, a delicious culinary specialty perfect for meat lovers and those who enjoy exotic flavors.
Kibbeh is a delicious Iraqi specialty that combines bulgur and meat to create crispy patties. This recipe guides you step-by-step through the process of making this flavorful dish.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time30 min
- Cook time15 min
- Resting1 hr
- Total1 hr 45 min
- DifficultyMedium
- CostBudget
- Cooking methodpan, oven
- Estimated cost$1.43 $0.36 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.
Ingredients
people
- $0.65
- $0.65
- $0.13
Prices from US supermarkets for 1 of 3 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Combine the two types of bulgur and cover them with hot water until they are completely submerged. ≈ 3 min
- Let it sit for an hour, allowing the water to absorb some of the rice.
- Take a handful at a time, squeeze it firmly, and then place it in another container until it’s all used up. ≈ 3 min
- Next, pour over the remaining water. ≈ 3 min
- Place all the crushed wheat in the large bowl, add 2 cups of flour, a teaspoon of turmeric, and a tablespoon of salt. ≈ 3 min
- And, with the egg, start by mixing all the ingredients together, using your hands to ensure they are well combined. ≈ 4 min
- Next, close your hands into fists and mix vigorously to obtain a smooth dough. ≈ 4 min
- Before you begin forming the dough, add a little flour if needed. ≈ 3 min
- You can gradually add more until you achieve a sticky consistency. ≈ 3 min
- Create large circles and set them aside. ≈ 3 min
- Open each circle of dough and place a tablespoon of meat inside, then close it up. ≈ 3 min
- Boil some water in a pot with a pinch of salt and turmeric.
- When the water boils, it causes each sphere filled with meat to burst, creating a sort of flat, full moon, about the size of a small plate. ≈ 3 min
- Gently place the pancake in the boiling water until it floats, which indicates that it is ready.
- It can be eaten immediately, or after being fried in a pan on both sides.
- Category: Iraqi cuisine ≈ 3 min
- Category: Meat Recipes ≈ 3 min
- Recipe: Kibbeh ≈ 3 min
The bill
Bulgur Kibbeh
- Approximately 500 grams of fine bulgur$0.65
- Approximately 500 grams of thick bulgur$0.65
- 2-2.5 cups of flour$0.13
Total$1.43
that's $0.36 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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