Raw Kibbeh

By Tiller

Ricardo Larrivee TV program

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup fine bulgur
• 1/2 lb lean inside round of beef
• 1/4 cup curly-leaf parsley
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp harissa or other hot pepper sauce
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• Cilantro
• salt & pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1.In a saucepan, bring the water and bulgur to a boil. Remove from heat, cover and let swell for about 10 minutes.Remove the cover and refrigerate until completely chilled.
2.Using a knife, thinly slice the meat.
3.Using a food processor, shop the parsley with the oil, lemon juice and harissa. Add the meat and pulse until finely chopped.
4.In a bowl, combine the bulgur, shallot and meat mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
5.Cover and refrigerate for about 15 minutes.
6.Serve chilled as an appetizer. Garnish with cilantro leaves and accompany with pitas.