Kibbi (Basic Recipe)

Ingredients:

- 2 2/3 cups Burghul-Cracked Wheat-( add additional 1/2c. when using lamb)
- 2 pounds Ground lean lamb or beef (4c.)
- 1 Large onion, grated.
- 2 tablespoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon Allspices

Preparation:

Cover burghul (cracked wheat) with cold water, soak it for 10 minutes.
Drain and press between palms of hand to remove excess water.
Work onions and spices together with fingers.
Knead meat and spices thoroughly; add burghul (cracked wheat) and continue kneading.
Dip hands in ice water while kneading in order to soften kibbi. (ingredients must be kept cold).
Run the knead mixture through a meat grinder one to three times for finer consistency.

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