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Gluten-Free Kibbeh

December 08, 2021

Featured in: Bagels, Kibbeh, and Sambusak—Hold the Gluten

Recipe by: Esther Anzaroot

Ingredients

For the Meat Filling

  • 2pounds ground beef
  • 1-2finely chopped yellow onions
  • 2tablespoons oil
  • 1 ½tablespoons salt
  • 1teaspoon black or Aleppo pepper
  • 2teaspoons allspice
  • 2teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1teaspoon cumin

For the Kibbeh Shell

  • 3cups white rice
  • 5cups cold water
  • 2tablespoons salt
  • 2tablespoons oil
  • 1teaspoon cumin
  • 1tablespoon paprika
  • 1 ½cups gluten-free matzo meal
  • 4cups oil for deep frying
Yield: Approximately 4 dozen

Preparation

To make the Meat Filling

  • Step 1

    In a large skillet, heat up the oil with the spices; when the oil is hot, add the onions.

  • Step 2

    Sauté onions for 1-2 minutes on a medium flame, and then add in the ground beef.

  • Step 3

    Using a wooden spoon or fork, break up the meat allowing it to brown on all sides. You want it to turn into as small pieces as possible.

  • Step 4

    When the meat is done, drain out a little bit of the excess liquid.

To make the Kibbeh Shell

  • Step 1

    In a medium pot, add all of the ingredients.

  • Step 2

    Bring everything to a boil, while constantly mixing the ingredients.

  • Step 3

    Once everything comes to a boil, reduce to low-simmer. Keep an eye on it and mix frequently to prevent the bottom from burning.

  • Step 4

    Once all the water has been absorbed, let the mixture cool down.

  • Step 5

    Once the mixture is cool to the touch, add it all to a food processor or blender and blend until it forms a sticky dough.

  • Step 6

    If the dough is a little too sticky, you can always add a little more gluten-free matzo meal.

To make the Kibbeh

  • Step 1

    Break the dough up into 3/4-inch balls.

  • Step 2

    Using a pair of gloves, spray your hands with oil spray to prevent dough from sticking.

  • Step 3

    Hold the ball of dough in the palm of your hand, and using your other hand, stick your finger in the ball of dough and rotate to create a hollow center. Once the center is hollowed, add a teaspoon of the ground beef mixture, and push all the way in, leaving some empty space at the top.

  • Step 4

    Once the ball is filled, pinch the top closed using both hands.

  • Step 5

    Once all the kibbehs are stuffed, you can either freeze them for later use, or you can fry them to serve fresh.

  • Step 6

    If kibbehs are frozen, fry at 325. If they are fresh. Fry at 350 for about 4-5 minutes or until golden brown.

  • Step 7

    When the kibbehs are done, place on a wire rack to drain excess oil.

  • Step 8

    Serve warm and enjoy!