noun
- Plural of kibbe; a Middle Eastern dish of ground meat (usually lamb or beef) mixed with bulgur wheat and spices, typically formed into balls or patties and fried or baked.
Usage: Also spelled 'kibbeh' or 'kubbeh'; Common in Lebanese, Syrian, Palestinian, and other Levantine cuisines
Examples
- The restaurant served crispy fried kibbes as an appetizer.
- She prepared kibbes for the family dinner using her grandmother's recipe.
- The menu featured both raw and cooked kibbes.
- These kibbes are made with a mixture of ground lamb and bulgur.
- We ordered a platter of kibbes with tahini sauce.