Syrian Stuffed Fried Bulgur Wheat
Kubbeh, or kibbeh, is the noun based on the Arabic verb "to form into a ball or circular shape." Kibbeh nabilseeyah is bulgur wheat fashioned into a torpedo shape, stuffed, and then fried in oil; it is one of the hardest Syrian appetizers to prepare. Its reputation for difficulty is so widespread that it makes even the best cooks irrationally nervous! A special appetizer for a gala occasion, these "torpedoes" require time and patience. But when you're rewarded with blissful sighs as each guest bites through the crisp, cumin-scented crust into the aromatic filling, you'll be glad you went the extra mile.
To add an authentic touch, serve with fresh lemon wedges; the juice should be squeezed onto each bite until the torpedo disappears. Add pomegranate seeds to the meat mixture and you'll pass as a native. If doing these pastries scares you off (as it did Grandma Fritzie) but you still want to impress your guests, try the "alternative" bulgur wheat pie [see variations]. Follow the same basic guidelines below when stuffing and frying the dough for all three variations.
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Purim is a holiday of upside downs, masquerades, and
the unexpected. On Purim we celebrate the success of Esther and Mordecai's
subversion of evil Haman's plot to kill the Jews. The observance of Purim
involves costumes, gifts to friends, donations to the poor, and festive meals.
The most traditional Purim food--the hamantaschen--is typically a cookie filled
with fruit preserves or poppy seeds. So as a celebration of surprise and new
takes on old favorites, here is a recipe for savory hamantaschen. 