Kibbeh nayee (raw kibbeh)

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Kibbeh nayyeh or raw kibbeh is a Levantine mezze. It consists of minced raw lamb mixed with fine bulgur and spices. Teddy Zaki, Great SA Bake-Off alumnus and owner of Just Teddy eatery in Joburg, shares his recipe.

Ingredients

180 g bulgur wheat
1 kg fat-free, sinew-free leg of lamb, cubed
1 onion, peeled and quartered
1 green chilli
ground allspice, to taste
ground cumin, to taste
a handful mint leaves, plus extra to garnish
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
spring onion and/or chilli, finely sliced, to garnish

Cooking Instructions

1. Wash the bulgur wheat and soak in cold water for 1 hour.

2. In a food processor, finely mince the lamb, onion, chilli, spices and mint. Season to taste.

3. Strain the wheat, squeezing out all excess water, and combine with the meat mixture, then process again in the food processor. Transfer to a bowl.

4. Dip your hands into iced water to keep the mixture cool and combine using your hands until the texture is soft and damp. Place on a serving platter, flatten, and garnish with extra mint, spring onion and/or chilli before serving.

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Photographs: Elsa Young
Production: Abigail Donnelly