Kibbeh (also spelled and pronounced kibbe, kebbah, kubbeh, kubbah or kubbi depending on region, and known in Egypt as kobeiba and in Turkey as içli köfte) is a Levantine dishmade of bulgur, minced onions, and finely ground lean beef, lamb, goat, or camel meat with Middle Eastern spices.
Other types of kibbeh may be shaped into balls or patties, and baked, cooked in broth, or served raw.Kibbeh is considered to be the national dish of many Middle Eastern countries.
It is also found throughout Latin American countries which received substantial numbers of Levantine immigrants during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In the region, the dish is particularly popular on the Caribbeancoastline of Colombia and in Brazil.
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