Iraqi Kubba Halab

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Soak and rinse 2 cups of rice.
  2. 2Cook the rice in water about an inch above the rice.
  3. 3Add a pinch of turmeric, one cardamom (optional), and salt to taste.
  4. 4Once the rice is cooked and still hot, remove the cardamom.
  5. 5Transfer the rice to a mixer.
  6. 6Mix until the dough can form a ball in your hands.
  7. 7In a heated pan with no oil, cook the meat until all the liquids are gone.
  8. 8Add chopped onion and sauté on medium heat.
  9. 9Add black pepper, allspice, cumin, and salt.
  10. 10Toss in the chopped parsley and stir for 30 seconds before turning off the heat.
  11. 11To shape the Kubba, wet your hands with either water or oil and shape as shown in the video.
  12. 12To fry, heat your pot on high, then add oil.
  13. 13Once the oil is hot, drop the Kubba in individually.
  14. 14Lower the heat to medium-high and do not move for 3 minutes or until they change color.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rice
  • water
  • 1 pinch turmeric
  • 1 cardamom
  • salt
  • meat
  • onion
  • black pepper
  • allspice
  • cumin
  • parsley
  • oil

Equipment

potwooden spoonmixerpan

Tips

  • Stay tuned for part 2 for more tips and tricks to get the perfect Kubba.