noun
- A Middle Eastern dish made of ground meat (usually lamb or beef) mixed with bulgur wheat and spices, formed into balls or patties and either fried or baked.
Usage: Also spelled 'kibe' or 'kibbeh'; Common in Lebanese, Syrian, Palestinian, and other Levantine cuisines
Examples
- We ordered kibbe as an appetizer at the Lebanese restaurant.
- The chef prepared kibbe by mixing ground lamb with bulgur and pine nuts.
- Fried kibbe is a popular street food throughout the Middle East.
- My grandmother's kibbe recipe has been passed down for generations.
- The restaurant serves both baked and fried varieties of kibbe.