Quibe

Name: Quibe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 1 cup fine bulgur wheat; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 small yellow onion, finely diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp ground allspice; 2 cups vegetable oil

Crispy fried croquettes made with seasoned ground beef and fine bulgur wheat, flavored with fresh mint and warm spices.

45 minMediumServes 6280 cal/serving

BrazilianAppetizerStovetopHigh ProteinNut-FreeEgg-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1

Soak 1 cup fine bulgur wheat in warm water for 20 minutes, then squeeze out all excess liquid.
2

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

Knead the mixture by hand for 5 minutes until uniform and holds together.
4

Form mixture into small torpedo-shaped croquettes.
5

Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350 degrees F.
6

Fry croquettes in batches for 4 to 5 minutes until deep golden brown and internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.

Questions

Can I make Quibe gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 cup fine bulgur wheat. Swap the grain for cooked rice or quinoa (the chew will differ). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Quibe keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Quibe?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

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

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