Kibbeh Nayi

Ingredients

Half a kilo of Kibbeh meat1 Bunch of basil leavesHalf a bunch of mint leaves1 red capsicum1 onion1 cup fine burghul – (if you like your kibi nayi more meaty then use less )1/2 teaspoon Lebanese 7 spice1 teaspoon of cumin1 table spoon of capsicum pasteSprinkle of Chilli powder if you like and saltOlive oil

Steps

First wash the burghul and soak in water . Water should just be above the burghul , as they are soaking move onto making the herb paste .Combine onion , capsicum, mint & basil leaves in a food processor and blend them together till finely.In a bowl after the burghul has been soaked,Squeeze excess water out and add that to the Kibbeh meat ( use your fingers to sprinkle and spread the burgul apart ) add the herb paste, salt , cumin , 7 spice and capsicum paste .Mix all together really well with olive oil .taste to see if it needs more salt or spices.when all combined, spread the Kibbeh nayi out on a plate and drizzle extra virgin olive oil on top and eat with Lebanese bread.