oushala Hameth Kibbee
oushala Hameth Kibbee ‘d Girsa Wheat Kibbee in Traditional Sauce By Hayat Sepo From CALC’s Ma Baseema For the Stuffing 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 pounds ground beef 1 teaspoon allspice (baharat) Salt to taste Heat oil in a frying pan and sauté onions until golden. Add beef and brown. Sprinkle allspice (baharat) and salt over meat. Cook until meat is tender and juices evaporate. Cool beef completely. For the Outer Shell 1 cup fine ground bulghur #1 2-3 cups water 3 cups cream of wheat Salt to taste Wash bulghur and soak in cold water for 30 minutes. Add cream of wheat and salt and mix well. Knead to form a smooth paste, adding water gradually as needed. For Assembly Take a small portion of paste (the size of a small egg) and shape into a ball. Make a hole inside the ball with your finger. Please some stuffing inside the hole and close the opening tightly. Shape into balls, flatten into discs and place on a tray. Repeat until stuffing and paste is finished. Traditional Sauce for Hameth Kibbee 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped 8-10 leaves Swiss chard, chopped 3 tablespoons tomato paste 3 cups water 2 tablespoons lemon juice Salt to taste 1 teaspoon dried mint (optional) Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden. Add chopped Swiss chard leaves and continue to sauté. Dilute tomato paste with the water and add to saucepan. Add lemon juice and salt and bring to a boil. Cook for 10-15 minutes until sauce begins to thicken. When the sauce is boiling, add the Kibbee balls one at a time. Stir, then cover and put on medium heat until Kibbee is cooked and begin to float to top, about 20 minutes. Serve warm. Serves 10-12. Variation Add more lemon juice for tartness. Roughly chop 1-2 celery sticks or yellow squash to use instead of Swiss chard, if desired. Tip Kubba will come part or disintegrate if cooked too long. Reprinted with permission from Ma Baseema, Middle Eastern Cooking with Chaldean Flair. To our valued customers: We now have ONE location to better serve you, conveniently located at: 30600 Southfield Road, Southfield, MI 48076 South of 13 Mile Road 248-594-8700 Their Price Fruitasia Price 0 MONDAY–SATURDAY: 9AM - 8PM SUNDAY: 9AM - 6PM 10 % off total bill 44 CHALDEAN NEWS NOVEMBER 2011
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