How to Make Bulgur Cake (Kebeh) - Popular Sierra Leonean Snack Recipe

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: chopped walnuts

Sunflower seeds provide a similar crunch with lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while canola is budget-friendly.

bulgur wheat

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is a nutritious alternative, while rice is widely available.

Soak bulgur wheat in water for 30 to 40 minutes until softened.

Drain the bulgur and squeeze out excess water.

In a frying pot, add a small amount of oil and then add ginger and garlic that have been blended.

Mix the ginger and garlic in the oil, then add pepper and mix again.

Add magi cubes and ground meat to the mixture.

Use two packs of ground meat for this recipe because the bowl is large.

Mix the meat and cover to allow it to steam.

After some time, check the mixture and add oregano, black pepper, white pepper, and thyme.

Mix the spices into the meat and allow it to fry for some time before taking it off the heat and setting it aside.

Check the bulgur to ensure it has soaked well, then drain the water.

Add pepper seasoning and magi cubes to the bulgur and mix well to form a dough.

Shape the bulgur dough into balls, adding the filling inside and wrapping it up.

Fry the bulgur balls in hot oil until cooked and golden brown.

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