Kibe

Name: Kibe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 1 cup fine bulgur wheat; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 small yellow onion, finely minced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp ground allspice; 3 cups vegetable oil

Crispy Brazilian street food croquettes made with seasoned ground beef and fine bulgur wheat, deep fried until golden brown.

40 minMediumServes 6280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup fine bulgur wheat
1 lb lean ground beef
1 small yellow onion, finely minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp ground allspice
3 cups vegetable oil

Instructions

1

Soak 1 cup fine bulgur wheat in warm water for 15 minutes, then drain and squeeze out all excess liquid thoroughly.
2

In a large bowl, combine the drained bulgur, 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 small finely minced yellow onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp ground allspice.
3

Knead or pulse the mixture in a food processor until smooth and sticky.
4

Shape portions of the mixture into small oval croquettes with tapered tips at both ends.
5

Heat 3 cups vegetable oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
6

Fry croquettes in small batches for 4 to 5 minutes until deep golden brown, verifying the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
7

Transfer croquettes to a paper-towel-lined plate and serve hot.

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Questions

How do I know when Kibe is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 6: cook until deep golden brown, verifying the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit.

Can I skip the soak in Kibe?

Step 1 reads: "Soak 1 cup fine bulgur wheat in warm water for 15 minutes, then drain and squeeze out all excess liquid thoroughly." Better not. The soak in step 1 hydrates the ingredient so it softens evenly in the time given; skipping it means a longer cook and a less even texture.

What can I use instead of allspice in Kibe?

The entry for Kibe calls for 1/2 tsp ground allspice. In its place: Equal parts ground cinnamon, nutmeg and clove.

Can I use ground turkey instead of ground beef in Kibe?

Yes. Choose turkey that is not extra-lean and add a tablespoon of oil to the pan, because turkey has less fat and browns more slowly. Season it a little harder than you would beef. As written, the entry for Kibe uses 1 lb lean ground beef.

Is Kibe keto-friendly?

A serving of Kibe carries 20 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 100 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 20 percent.

Serve it with

Vinagrete (Brazilian Tomato Onion Relish) sauce
Guarana Limeade Spritz drink
Caipirinha drink

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