Gluten-Free Kibbeh: With 2 Frying Options, Air Fryer or Oil
- 130 g oat bran
- 130 g hot water
- 60 g rice flour
- 80 g onion (processed)
- 14 g mint (chopped)
- 500 g ground beef
- 1 pinch black pepper
- Seasoning (garlic, bell pepper, and fresh herbs, amount to taste – processed in a blender)
- Salt (to taste)
- 1 In a bowl, add 130 g of oat bran followed by 130 g of hot water. Mix well and let it hydrate for approximately 10 minutes until it cools down.
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Add 60 g of rice flour, 80 g of processed onion, 14 g of chopped mint, 500 g of ground beef, a pinch of black pepper, the processed seasoning, and salt to taste.- 3
Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are completely homogeneous.- 4
Wash and dry your hands well to make shaping easier and prevent the dough from sticking.- 5
Shaping: Form small balls and then shape them into the classic cylindrical kibbeh form. Press the ends to elongate them, keeping the center thicker and the ends thinner.- 6
Choose your finishing method:Option 1: Deep Frying- 7
Heat the oil in a deep pot. The oil must be hot, but not extremely hot, to ensure the interior cooks properly without burning the outside.
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Fry a few kibbehs at a time over medium heat to maintain better control of the frying process.
Option 2: Air Fryer- 9
Place the kibbehs in the air fryer basket and fry at 200°C for about 10 minutes.
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Turn the kibbehs over and fry for another 5 minutes at the same temperature until golden brown.
Watch the visual guide (in Portuguese) to see the texture of this Gluten-Free Kibbeh recipe!Note1 - If you use too much water: Add more oat bran (but be careful: the more oat bran you add, the less you will taste the meat).
2 - If the dough sticks to your hands: While shaping, simply wash your hands, dry them thoroughly, and then continue shaping.
3 - Air Fryer: There is no need to preheat the air fryer.
4 - Freezing Tip: Fry all the kibbehs, let them cool, and freeze them to have a ready-to-eat option. When you're ready to enjoy them, just defrost in the microwave and heat them up. You’ll have delicious gluten-free kibbeh ready in just a few minutes!
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