noun
- A Middle Eastern dish made of ground meat (usually lamb or beef) mixed with bulgur wheat and spices, typically formed into balls or a patty and fried or baked.
Usage: Also spelled 'kibbe' or 'kibe'; Common in Lebanese, Syrian, Palestinian, and other Levantine cuisines
Examples
- We ordered kibbi as an appetizer at the Lebanese restaurant.
- The chef prepared kibbi by mixing ground lamb with bulgur and pine nuts.
- Kibbi is often served with yogurt sauce on the side.
- She learned to make kibbi from her grandmother's traditional recipe.
- The restaurant's fried kibbi was crispy on the outside and tender inside.