Kibbeh (, also kubba and other spellings; Arabic: كبة) is a family of dishes based on spiced ground meat, onions, and grain, popular in Middle Eastern cuisine.In Levantine cuisine, kibbeh is usually made by pounding bulgur wheat together with meat into a fine paste and formed into balls, with toasted pine nuts and spices. It may also be layered and cooked on a tray, deep fried, grilled, or served raw. In Iraq, versions with rice or farina are found. Some recipes add semolina.Kibbeh is considered to be a national dish of Lebanon and Syria, and is popular in Palestine, Jordan, and Cyprus. Versions...