Kibbeh Bil Sanieh

Kibbeh bil Sanieh, or "Kibbeh in the pan”, is a baked variant of Kibbeh. Kibbeh Bil Sanieh is indeed the country's national dish, and is widely regarded as one of the most popular traditional Syrian meals prepared in every family.

Three layers of beef and onions make up the Kibbeh Bil Sanieh. Kibbeh is cooked with minced beef, bulgar or bulgur (a kind of par-boiled wheat grain that resembles semolina), mixed spices, salt, pepper, and onion paste. The central layer is composed of finely chopped beef, cooked with onions, toasted pine nuts, and seasonings. Between different layers of Kibbeh, the cooked meat is neatly placed and roasted for 40-50 minutes. In most cases, the Kibbeh Bil Sanieh is eaten with cake-like slices of natural yogurt.

The Kibbeh Bil Sanieh is regarded as a main course. The Kibbeh Balls, on the other hand, are considered an appetizer or "mezze." Although the adorable football-shaped dishes give you a lot of fun to eat and are a lovely welcome meal for visitors, it is quite time-consuming to make them.