Kibbeh Nayeh

Ingredients

• 1 lb very fresh lean lamb, finely minced
• 1/2 cup fine bulgur wheat, soaked and drained
• 1 small onion, grated
• 1 tsp Aleppo pepper
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• Ice water, as needed
• Olive oil, for serving
• Salt, to taste

Instructions

1. 1Soak the bulgur in cold water for 10 minutes, then squeeze out excess water thoroughly.
2. 2Combine the minced lamb with the grated onion, Aleppo pepper, allspice, cinnamon, and salt.
3. 3Knead in the bulgur, adding a little ice water gradually, until the mixture becomes a smooth, pliable paste.
4. 4Continue kneading for several minutes to achieve a fine, pate-like texture.
5. 5Spread onto a chilled plate and smooth the surface with wet hands.
6. 6Drizzle generously with olive oil and serve immediately with flatbread.

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