Bulgur and Walnut Kibbeh

1. 1

   Place the bulgur in a bowl, add salt to taste and pour on boiling water to cover by 1/2 inch.

2. 2

   Let sit for one hour, then drain and squeeze out excess water.

3. 3

   Place the garlic in a mortar and pestle with a generous pinch of salt, and mash to a paste.

4. 4

   Stir into the bulgur.

5. 5

   Add the walnuts, olive oil, parsley, mint, pepper, cinnamon and 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon of the lemon juice.

6. 6

   Moisten your hands and knead the mixture for a couple of minutes, then allow to sit for 15 to 30 minutes.

7. 7

   With moistened fingers, form the bulgur mixture into bite-size balls, and press an indentation into the middle of each ball.

8. 8

   Place on a lettuce leaf, sprinkle with lemon juice and serve.

9. 9

   Guests can use the lettuce leaves as a sort of wrap to eat with the kibbeh.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.