How to make Fried Kubbeh (Assyrian Food)

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground lamb

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground lamb can be more affordable in some regions.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: chopped walnuts

Sunflower seeds are lower in calories, while walnuts are often more accessible.

bulgur wheat

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa offers a complete protein, while rice is a more economical grain.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats, while canola oil is often less expensive.

Combine 2 cups of fine bulgur with 400 grams of extra lean minced beef and 1 tablespoon of salt.

Prepare the meat filling by mixing 500 grams of extra lean minced beef with 1 small diced onion, 2 tablespoons of light olive oil, 1 tablespoon of dried parsley, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet for frying.

Fry the kubbeh until golden brown.

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