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Kibbeh Arnabit (cauliflower kibbeh)

An oval croquette made with cauliflower and fine semolina, stuffed with spiced meat and onions. Fried in oil, it has a golden crust and a tender, fragrant centre.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Farce

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Cut the cauliflower into pieces and boil in salted water for 10 minutes, then drain and mash it finely.
  2. Mix the cauliflower with the semolina, salt and flour until you have a smooth, supple dough.
  3. Fry the sliced onion in the oil, add the minced meat and spices, then cook until dry and well browned. Add the pine nuts at the end of cooking.
  4. Take a ball of dough, make a small hollow in the centre, fill it with a spoonful of filling, then close it up and shape it into a small oval ball.
  5. Repeat until the dough and filling are used up, then arrange the kibbeh on a plate.
  6. Heat the oil for frying to 180 °C and drop the kibbeh in small batches for 4 to 5 minutes, until golden brown.
  7. Drain on paper towel and serve hot with yoghurt.

Variations and tips

Oven version. Brush the kibbeh with olive oil and bake at 200 °C for 20 minutes for a lighter version.

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