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Title: Prevention's Grilled Kibbe (Meatball Kabob)
Categories: Skewers Persian
Yield: 4 Servings
| 1/2 | c | Bulgur -- cracked wheat |
| 1 | lb | Ground turkey -- lean |
| 1 | c | Onion -- minced |
| 2 | Jalapeno peppers -- minced | |
| 1 | tb | Plain yogurt -- cheese |
| 1 | tb | Olive oil |
| 2 | tb | Chopped fresh parsley |
| 2 | tb | Chopped fresh cilantro |
| 1 | tb | Chopped fresh mint |
| 2 | ts | Ground cumin |
| 1 | ts | Ground allspice |
| 1/4 | ts | Cinnamon |
| 1/2 | ts | Freshly ground black pepper |
| 1/4 | ts | Cayenne pepper |
| 1 | tb | Pomegranate molasses |
| 1 | tb | Soy sauce, low sodium |
| 1 1/2 | ts | Olive oil |
PREPARATION 1. Preheat outside grill to medium. 2. In a medium bowl, cover bulgur with water and soak for 10 min. Then= allow to drain thoroughly (about 20 min.) 3. Place bulgur, turkey, onion, chilies, yogurt cheese, 1 tbsp. olive oil= and all spices in a food processor and pulse until thoroughly combined.= Form into 8 small patties. 4. Combine molasses, soy sauce and 1 1/2 tsp. olive oil in a small bowl.= Lightly brush over kibbe for glaze.=20 5. Grill for about 5 min. total, turning once, until juices run clear.= Serve nestled on a bed of savory rice or in a warmed pita pocket garnished= with red onion slices, cilantro sprigs and lemon wedges. Serves 4. (280= cals, 7.7 g fat)
PANTRY: BULGUR - wheat kernels that have been steamed, dried and crushed. A pasta.= Reconstitute with water, broth or juice.=20 LABNE - Another name for yogurt cheese. Plain yogurt drained to a thickened= consistency. =20 POMEGRANATE MOLASSES - The reduced juice of the fruit, made into an= all-purpose tart-sweet syrup. Can be diluted for a refressing drink or= diluted and mixed with simple syrup for a sorbet; is often used in sauces= or marinades. Substitute "Lite" molasses. Recipe By : "Middle Eastern Light" September 1996