Ramadan Recipe: Kibbet Raheb

Ramadan Recipe: Kibbet Raheb

Kibbet Raheb is a delicious vegan Lebanese dish made from bulgur and packed with bold flavors. Also known as "Lebanese Vegan Kibbeh" or "Kbebat," this dish is a wholesome, plant-based version of the traditional kibbeh. It’s typically served in a crisp piece of romaine lettuce, topped with a drizzle of sweet and tangy pomegranate molasses for an extra burst of flavor. Perfect as an appetizer or light meal, Kibbet Raheb is a vibrant and satisfying dish that brings the taste of Lebanon to your table. 

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  • Ingredients of Kibbet Raheb

    • 15 Minutes
    • 6 Serving
    • 241 Calories

Kibbeh

1 ½ fine bulgur
½ cup flour
1 tbsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
½ tsp cumin
1 tsp spice mix
1-liter boiling water, saving ¼ for later

Sauce

1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp garlic paste
3 tbsp sweet red pepper paste
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp paprika
2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
¼ cup walnuts
Parsley to garnish
Romane lettuce, washed and ready to eat

  • Method & Directions of Kibbet Raheb

    • 20 Minutes
  1. Soak the Bulgur
    تم نسخ الرابط
    First, soak the bulgur in 2 boiling cups of water until it soaks up all the water. You want it to be fluffy and tender.
  2. Prepare the Kibbeh
    تم نسخ الرابط
    Next, mix the flour, salt, cumin, and spice blend into the soaked bulgur. Then, transfer the mixture to a food processor and blend for 3 to 5 minutes until it reaches a dough-like consistency. Alternatively, you can knead it by hand for about 5 minutes until it's ready.
  3. Roll the Kibbeh
    تم نسخ الرابط
    Once your Kibbeh dough is ready, start rolling it into small, bite-size balls then set aside.
  4. Start Cooking
    تم نسخ الرابط
    Place 1 liter of hot water in a pot and bring it to a boil. Add 1 tbsp of vegetable oil to the water and add the mini-Kibbeh balls. Let it boil for 3 minutes at the most.
  5. Make the Sauce
    تم نسخ الرابط
    To make the sauce, heat up olive oil in a pan and add garlic paste - or crushed garlic - to it followed by tomato paste, red pepper paste, paprika, and pomegranate molasses, and mix well. Then, mix in the walnuts, saving some to garnish.
  6. Transfer Kibbeh to the Sauce
    تم نسخ الرابط
    Now, scoop out your Kibbeh from the boiling water and directly into the sauce while it simmers. Add some of the boiling water and mix until all the Kibbeh is coated with the red sauce. Finally, garnish with fresh parsley and mint.
  7. Serve and Enjoy
    تم نسخ الرابط
    The best way to enjoy this vegan delicacy is by placing the sauce-covered Kibbeh in a piece of Romane lettuce, drizzling some pomegranate molasses on top, and taking a massive bite!
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