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Kubba recipe
Deliciously spiced meat-filled dumplings!
Ingredients
- 200 g bulgur wheat
- 400 g ground beef
- 1 onion
- 50 g pine nuts
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 300 ml water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
How to make Kubba
- Soak 200 g of bulgur wheat in water for 30 minutes until it softens well.
- Finely chop 1 onion and heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Sauté the chopped onion for about 5 minutes until it becomes golden brown in color.
- In a bowl, combine 400 g of ground beef with the sautéed onion and 50 g of pine nuts.
- Add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper to the mixture; stir until well mixed.
- Take the soaked bulgur and shape it into discs about 1/2 inch thick.
- Place a spoonful of the meat mixture in the center of each disc and fold the edges tightly to seal.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat, ensuring it's hot enough for frying.
- Fry each kubba for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Once cooked, remove from the pan and drain on paper towels before serving hot.
- Serve the kubba warm with yogurt or a fresh salad on the side.
What is Kubba?
Kubba is a traditional dish from Iraq, cooked in a pan, and takes about 90 minutes from start to finish. It is built around ground beef, bulgur wheat and pine nuts. The recipe below uses 9 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Kubba take?
At 90 minutes it is slower than 62% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 35 dishes built on ground beef. The method runs to 11 steps, the longest being 30 minutes.
Any tips for making Kubba?
Ensure the filling is well-seasoned for maximum flavor.
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