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Avocado Kibbeh

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Prep: 24 minutes
Cook: 0 minutes
Servings 4
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Lebanese

Description

This vegan take on kibbeh naye uses avocado flesh, bulgur, onion, herbs and spices to create an interplay of textures and flavors reminiscent of the original. It is a keeper of a recipe.

Equipment

  • 1 Food Processor

Ingredients
 

  • 3 large avocados each avocado is 500 grams, total of 1500 grams/ 52 oz
  • 1 cup fine bulgur
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup water
  • olive oil
  • 1 or two red Habaneros crushed, optional but recommended

For the Kamouneh (the big flavor enhancer)

  • 4 tablespoons fine bulgur
  • 1 parsley sprig
  • a few leaves of fresh basil leaves
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons kibbeh spice (check the note below)

Instructions
 

  • Soak the fine bulgur with water. Stir well using your hands to infuse together. Leave it for 20 minutes aside, then using your hands to knead for a few minutes until you notice the bulgur grains have softened.
  • Now let’s make the big flavor enhancer which we call the kamouneh: in a food processor combine together 4 tablespoons of fine bulgur, and ½ tablespoons kibbeh spice, (check the note section below for the kibbeh spice), grind them well then add a parsley sprig and some basil leaves and pulse a few more times until you end up with an amazing smooth mix that we call kamouneh.
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  • Add the kamouneh to the hydrated bulgur and mix well.
  • Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits, puree in a food processor for a smoother consistency, or alternatively, mash by hand for a more rustic texture.
  • Add the soaked bulgur, season with salt, and stir in a generous drizzle of olive oil. Mix well to infuse together.
  • Add some crushed Habaneros, this is optional, but highly recommended, mix one more time and transfer the avocado kibbeh to a serving plate.
  • Cut the cherry tomatoes into halves, and cover the avocado kibbeh with those cherry tomatoes
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  • Decorate the edges of the plate with some onion wedges, an extra drizzle of olive oil and a few more chili flakes are welcome. and serve directly with some pita bread/ Lebanese bread. Happy eating!
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  • If you are not eating on the spot cover with plastic wrap. Ideally, plastic wrap should create an airtight seal, preventing the avocado from oxidizing.

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Notes

Note: You can buy kibbeh spice from Middle Eastern food stores or make your own following the recipe below.

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Kibbeh Spice

  • 1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
  • 4 dried edible rose buds, optional but recommended
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1 teaspoon dried mint
  • 4 black peppercorns
  • A dash of all spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Mix everything together, use the mentioned amount, and keep the rest in a small tight container for multiple uses.
Keyword Avocados, Bulgur, Tomatoes, Vegan
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