KIBE (KIBBEH)

Luiza recently made Kibe, a popular Brazilian dish, and I was lucky enough to try it. It was absolutely delicious and a lovely opportunity to experience a taste of Brazilian food and learn about a dish I hadn’t tried before.

One of the nicest things about food is how it brings people together and gives us a chance to discover different flavours, traditions and ways of cooking. After enjoying Luiza’s Kibe so much, I asked if she would share her recipe with us so that others could try making it at home too.

Thank you, Luiza, for sharing a little taste of Brazil with us. We hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

INGREDIENTS

• 1kg minced meat
• 500g bulgur wheat

• 2 large onions, finely diced
• 1 bunch fresh mint, finely chopped
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• 1 pinch za'atar seasoning
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Juice of 1 lime
• Butter, for greasing and baking

METHOD

1. Soak the bulgur wheat in water for at least 3 hours.
2. Drain the bulgur thoroughly. Squeeze out as much excess water as possible using a sieve or clean cloth.
3. In a large bowl, combine the minced meat, bulgur wheat, onions, mint, salt, pepper, za'atar, lemon juice, and lime juice. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
4. Lightly grease a baking tray with butter, using just enough to coat the base.
5. Transfer the mixture to the tray and spread it evenly, pressing it down to create a smooth, level surface.
6. Using a sharp knife, score the mixture into diamond-shaped portions.
7. Place a small amount of butter (about 1 tablespoon in total, divided between the cuts) over the scored surface.
8. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the meat is fully cooked.
9. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

 
 
Serving Suggestion
Serve warm with a fresh salad (labneh – or strained yoghurt), or a squeeze of lemon juice.

Luiza Verillo
 
Picture source: receiteria.com.br