Kibbeh nayyeh
Raw meat kneaded with cracked wheat
Think of it as: Like steak tartare with a Middle Eastern twist
Raw meat...? Brace yourself and dig in.
What does it taste like?
Silky raw meat with bulgur and spices, finished with olive oil. Distinctly meaty.
SweetSpicySourSaltyFunkSmellTextureSmooth and dense
What is it?
Raw lamb or beef kneaded with cracked wheat (bulgur) and spices, then drizzled with olive oil. A treat for when very fresh meat is on hand.Source: Wikipedia
How locals eat it
Eaten with pita, raw onion and mint at Sunday feasts and family gatherings.
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EnglishTap to play (YouTube)Where is it from?
🇱🇧Lebanon
CapitalBeirut
Populationabout 5.9 millionestimate (unverified)
IndustriesFinance and banking, Tourism, Farming
Famous peopleKhalil GibranPoet and painter known for The Prophet
HelloMarhaba (Arabic)
CurrencyLebanese pound
Fun factThe tree on the flag is the cedar of Lebanon, used since ancient times to build ships and temples.
The flag🇱🇧 The cedar of Lebanon is in the center, red is sacrifice, and white is peace.
From Tokyoabout 8,980 kmstraight line, Tokyo to Beirut
Getting thereabout 15 hours from Tokyo (with transfers)rough guide
✈ Check cheap flights Best timeApril to June and September to October, when it's pleasant, are best. Also tryHummusTabboulehFalafel
✈ Check cheap flights Best timeApril to June and September to October, when it's pleasant, are best. Also tryHummusTabboulehFalafel
🇱🇧 Sounds & life in Lebanon
مرحباHello（Marhaba (Arabic)）
Arabic script
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Anthem"Lebanese National Anthem" (Kulluna lil-watan)
MusicArabic song Songs of love and home sung with the oud
SportSoccer World HeritageBaalbek and more FestivalBaalbeck International Festival (summer)
MusicArabic song Songs of love and home sung with the oud
SportSoccer World HeritageBaalbek and more FestivalBaalbeck International Festival (summer)
Ingredients
- Very fresh lamb or beef 300 g
- Bulgur (cracked wheat) 80 g
- Onion 1/4
- Mint, a little
- Spices (such as allspice) 1 tsp
- Olive oil 3 tbsp
How to make it (one way)
- Get very fresh meat, butchered that same day
- Trim off the sinew and fat and chop finely
- Knead with soaked bulgur, onion and spices
- Spread thinly on a plate and make a pattern with your fingers
- Drizzle with olive oil and add mint
⚠️ Raw meat carries a risk of food poisoning and parasites. Never make this at home.