The lamb meat, either a few times through the meat grinder or chop in a blitz chopper to a fine consistency. It should already be almost a paste. Place in the refrigerator to cool through.
Soak burghul in cold water for 10 minutes. Next, squeeze well in a sieve, all the excess water should be squeezed out. Add the burghul and finely chopped onion to the meat together with the spices, season with salt and mix repeatedly in a hand mixer or possibly a chopper. Next, knead repeatedly with your hands and refrigerate for a while.
To serve, place the meat on a platter, form a mound and make a dent in the center with a spoon. Now put the olive oil in this hollow. Sprinkle with chopped spring onions or diced shallots. Take lettuce leaves, Romano if possible, and wrap a unit in it.
Kibbeh is an integral part of Arabic appetizer cuisine and tastes delicious.
Tip: Cook only with high quality spices – they are the be-all and end-all in a good dish!