Kibbeh Nayeh
Raw Lebanese lamb tartare with bulgur, mint, and onion—no cooking required. Ready in 10 minutes, best served ice-cold with pita and vegetables.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 24g
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground lamb, high-quality
- ½ cup fine bulgur (no. 1)
- ½ medium yellow onion, minced very fine
- ½ cup fresh mint, chopped
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp allspice (ground)
Instructions
- 1
Combine ground lamb, bulgur, minced onion, mint, lemon juice, allspice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- 2
Mix gently with your hands or a fork until the bulgur absorbs the lemon juice and the mixture holds together, ~2 minutes.
- 3
Taste and adjust lemon, salt, and allspice until bright and savory.
- 4
Chill in the fridge for at least 5 minutes before serving—the longer, the better flavor development.
- 5
Serve on a plate, drizzle with olive oil, and scatter pomegranate seeds or pine nuts if you have them.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- fork or hands
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