Kibbeh safarjaliyeh

Syria · Middle East and North Africa

Short description: This cool-weather stew pairs stuffed kibbeh with quince and a tart red broth.
Ingredients: Bulgur, minced lamb or beef, lamb chunks, quince, pomegranate juice, pomegranate molasses, beef broth, onion, allspice, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper.
Cultural note: It is associated with fall and winter tables when quince is in season.
Common misconception: It is not fried kibbeh; the dumplings simmer in a fruit-bright broth.

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