Iraqi Fried Rice Kubba (Crispy Kibbeh)

Ingredients

• ground rice 2 cup
• ground meat for the filling 300 g
• onions, finely chopped (with pine nuts) 2 piece
• kubba spice blend (baharat) 1 tsp
• oil for frying 1 cup

Instructions

1. 1

   Knead the ground rice with hot water until a smooth, pliable dough forms.

2. 2

   Prepare the filling by browning the ground meat with the onions and pine nuts until fully cooked.

3. 3

   Shape portions of the rice dough into discs or shells, fill with the meat mixture, and seal the edges tightly.

4. 4

   Deep-fry the kubba in hot oil until fully browned, crisp, and golden on all sides.