İçli Kofte (Kibbeh): Earthy Middle Eastern Spices in One Plate
İçli Kofte (Kibbeh): Earthy Middle Eastern Spices in One Plate
If we had to name one dish all Turkish people living abroad crave and miss from food at home, this would be Kibbeh. Hardcore meat eaters may consider a full portion of this dish to be a starter but if you are just getting started with Turkish kebab culture, we suggest you limit this to one meatball as a starter or make a meal out of it as a whole. Bombarded with flavour, filling ingredients and mouth-watering spices, rice, mince, and onion, you can have it fried (in Adana, Antep or Urfa) or boiled (in Mardin). If you are getting into the world of İçli Köfte, make sure you commit and have a natural, homemade turnip juice with it. Be careful though! Both the food and the drink will be hot and spicy.
If we had to name one dish all Turkish people living abroad crave and miss from food at home, this would be Kibbeh. Hardcore meat eaters may consider a full portion of this dish to be a starter but if you are just getting started with Turkish kebab culture, we suggest you limit this to one meatball as a starter or make a meal out of it as a whole. Bombarded with flavour, filling ingredients and mouth-watering spices, rice, mince, and onion, you can have it fried (in Adana, Antep or Urfa) or boiled (in Mardin). If you are getting into the world of İçli Köfte, make sure you commit and have a natural, homemade turnip juice with it. Be careful though! Both the food and the drink will be hot and spicy.
The National Dish of the Levant is Mind-blowing
With origins in the Levant, Lebanon loves this dish till the death that it's considered it as its national dish! Turkey makes it one of its amazing traditional food served in almost all restaurants around. So, what are the differences between kibbeh? As we agreed the traditional kibbeh is a combination of bulgur wheat and mince meat or vegetables like potatoes. In Turkey, it's mainly stuffed with bulgur. That's why it's called Bulgur Kofte or İçli Kofte in Turkish. The best kibbeh is a ball that is soft inside and crunchy in outside. However, the crust should be thin to create an unmissable balance between the texture and stuffing.
What can you order with kibbeh?
If you're in Turkey, make sure to order your İçli Kofte with Turkish shepherd's salad. And if you're in Lebanon, fattoush salad will be enough to make you satisfied! And don't forget to get your yogurt dip and drag your ball deeper to enrich the flavors. But if you want an authentic experience and the chance to learn about the culture firsthand from a local family, stay reading because we have something unique for you.
Taste Kibbeh with Simsem
Many reasons can drive you to hire a local guide in the Middle East but the top of them is that you will be able to taste the authentic flavors of kibbeh prepared by local just for you! Simsem will help you get lost deliberately to find out hidden gems around the corner and show up in the right place. Ready?
The National Dish of the Levant is Mind-blowing
With origins in the Levant, Lebanon loves this dish till the death that it's considered it as its national dish! Turkey makes it one of its amazing traditional food served in almost all restaurants around. So, what are the differences between kibbeh? As we agreed the traditional kibbeh is a combination of bulgur wheat and mince meat or vegetables like potatoes. In Turkey, it's mainly stuffed with bulgur. That's why it's called Bulgur Kofte or İçli Kofte in Turkish. The best kibbeh is a ball that is soft inside and crunchy in outside. However, the crust should be thin to create an unmissable balance between the texture and stuffing.
What can you order with kibbeh?
If you're in Turkey, make sure to order your İçli Kofte with Turkish shepherd's salad. And if you're in Lebanon, fattoush salad will be enough to make you satisfied! And don't forget to get your yogurt dip and drag your ball deeper to enrich the flavors. But if you want an authentic experience and the chance to learn about the culture firsthand from a local family, stay reading because we have something unique for you.
Taste Kibbeh with Simsem
Many reasons can drive you to hire a local guide in the Middle East but the top of them is that you will be able to taste the authentic flavors of kibbeh prepared by local just for you! Simsem will help you get lost deliberately to find out hidden gems around the corner and show up in the right place. Ready?
The National Dish of the Levant is Mind-blowing
With origins in the Levant, Lebanon loves this dish till the death that it's considered it as its national dish! Turkey makes it one of its amazing traditional food served in almost all restaurants around. So, what are the differences between kibbeh? As we agreed the traditional kibbeh is a combination of bulgur wheat and mince meat or vegetables like potatoes. In Turkey, it's mainly stuffed with bulgur. That's why it's called Bulgur Kofte or İçli Kofte in Turkish. The best kibbeh is a ball that is soft inside and crunchy in outside. However, the crust should be thin to create an unmissable balance between the texture and stuffing.
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Travel as a local, not tourist!
SimSem is the perfect travel app for those looking to explore the Middle East. Our app offers local tours and activities, from guided city tours to dining experiences with local families. With SimSem, you can immerse yourself in the culture and traditions of the region, and support local communities. Download the app now and start planning your next authentic adventure in the Middle East.
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