Brazilian recipe
Baked Kibbeh
A staple of the Brazilian kitchen, this baked kibbeh is celebrated for its ease of preparation and the perfect harmony between minced meat and fragrant herbs.
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Ingredients
500g bulgur wheat
1kg minced beef
2 onions, finely chopped
1 tomato, seeded and diced
Fresh mint, finely chopped, to taste
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1kg minced beef
2 onions, finely chopped
1 tomato, seeded and diced
Fresh mint, finely chopped, to taste
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
Where to find ingredients
Find bulgur wheat and fresh herbs at local butchers and grocery stores in Maseru; if bulgur is unavailable, fine-ground cracked wheat is a suitable substitute.
Preparation method
- Place the bulgur wheat in a mixing bowl.
- Cover with water and leave to hydrate for 3 hours.
- Drain all excess liquid from the bowl.
- Squeeze the bulgur firmly with your hands to remove any remaining moisture.
- Combine the meat, onions, tomato, mint, salt, and pepper in the bowl.
- Mix all ingredients thoroughly until you achieve a well-incorporated dough.
- For a finer, more uniform consistency, pulse the mixture briefly in a food processor or meat grinder.
- Spread the mixture evenly into a greased baking dish.
- Drizzle the surface of the kibbeh with the olive oil.
- Place into the oven to bake.
Observations
This straightforward recipe yields a moist and flavorful baked kibbeh. The secret to success lies in properly hydrating the bulgur wheat and using plenty of fresh mint, which gives the dish its signature aromatic profile.
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