Brazilian kibbe
| January 24, 2017 | Category: | 0 Comment
Brazilian kibbe
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Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
1 scallion, white and green parts, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Few drops of hot sauce
2 cups canola oil, for frying
1/2 tablespoon chopped parsley
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Pinch of freshly ground pepper
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil then carefully pour it over the bulgur. Cover the bowl with a tight-fitting lid or foil and let soak until the bulgur has tripled in size, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
STEP 2
Put the ground beef in a large bowl. Add bulgur, parsley,onion, scallion, garlic, oregano, mint, oil, salt, pepper, cayenne, and hot sauce. Mix with your hands until well blended. Pinch off an egg-size piece of the mixture and roll it between your palms to form an oval with two pointed ends. Put kibbe in fridge, a tightly covered for 1 day. Make sure to bring them to room temperature before frying).
STEP 3
Fry the kibbe Heat the oven to 180F (80C). Place a wire rack on a baking and sheet and slip it inside. Heat the canola oil in a heavy-bottomed pot with high sides until it registers 350F (175C) on a deep-fat thermometer. If you do not have a thermometer, lower a kibbe in the bowl of a slotted spoon into the oil; if the oil sizzles and snaps and the kibbe starts to color, you are set. Fry the kibbe in batches, giving them plenty of elbow room, otherwise they wont cook evenly. Turn them occasionally till they are deeply brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the kibbe to paper towels to drain. Transfer the kibbe to the wire rack in the oven to keep warm while you finish frying the rest.
STEP 4
Arrange kibbe on a nice large plate, or in small paper containers for a festive look, and have plenty of fresh (Yogurt-Mint) Sauce on hand for dipping. To reheat, pop the kibbe in a 300F (150C) oven for 5 to 10 minutes. Serve hot with cucumber salad,tomato slices and a chunk of fresh bread or a warm pita
Enjoy!