Kubbeh, a stuffed dumpling,
is a common food in the Middle East and is especially popular in the Nazarene
cuisine. A popular Nazarene Kubbeh is
made of shredded wheat turned into Bulgur during a special process, and mixed
with fresh minced lamb meat.
Kubbeh in various forms and
preparation methods
Kubbeh is made of two main
parts: the dough, which makes the wrapping, and the filling. The Nazarene cuisine has a lot of variety,
which allows for much creativity in the preparation of the Kubbeh for different
nuances in taste and texture. Since it
is such a central part of the Nazarene cuisine, the people of Nazareth eat the
Kubbeh in many variations:
1. Fried and baked
2. Barbecued
3. Raw Kubbeh with the
addition of fried onion, pine-nuts and cooked meat on top
4. Deep fried, filled
with meat and fried onion
5. Cooked Kubbeh in
Yogurt
6. Kubbeh soup
*Please
feel free to browse Elbabour 's site for culinary inspiration and different
recipe ideas.
Kubbeh, a glass of Arak, and
what`s in between
Other than being a favorite
Nazarene food, the Kubbeh has become a symbol in the Galilean-Nazarene
culture. For example, in cold winter
days, especially at New Year the Nazarene Christians love eating the Kubbeh
accompanied by a glass of Arak. They throw Kubbeh balls at the wall, to indicate
the end of the former year and the beginning of the new one.
Were you to wander around in
Nazareth years ago, on new year`s eve, you wouldn`t be able to ignore the sound
of Kubbeh meat being pounded in a special stone bowl. This was a chore reserved
for the matriarch, during which pieces of meat would fly to the ceiling, and
sticking to it.
Elbabour spices for a
delightful Kubbeh dish
This image, composed of
sounds and meat fragrance and spiced with much nostalgia, is the reason why
Elbabour created spices especially for the Nazarene Kubbeh dish. The leading spices added to our Kubbeh are
pepper, nutmeg, cumin, red paprika, marjoram and onion. If you happen to be familiar with the
Nazarene cuisine or have already become acquainted with it`s wonders through
our site, you must already know that a successful Kubbeh dish can`t be achieved
without suitable spices. Come visit us,
and we will be glad to assist you in choosing the right spices for your very
own delicious Kubbeh dish.