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The opening as it read in October 6, 2023

Kibbeh nayyeh or raw kibbeh ( ) is a Lebanese mezze popular in the Levant .¹ It consists of minced raw lamb mixed with fine bulgur and spices.² Kibbeh nayyeh is often served with mint leaves, olive oil , and green onions . Pita bread is used to scoop it. It is sometimes served with a sauce of garlic or olive oil. The dish has a unique versatility in that any leftovers are cooked, creating a different dish.³ Many recipes call for kibbe nayyeh as the "shell" for cooked kibbe , as well. In this case, however, the kibbe nayyeh is rolled into a ball and stuffed with lamb, onions, pine nuts and spices, then fried. As in other dishes based on raw meat , health departments urge to exercise extreme caution when preparing and eating this kind of food. Kibbeh nayyeh is a popular dish among Christians in the Middle East on regular and holiday occasions such as Christmas and Easter . It is also a popular dish among Palestinians of the Galilee. In the old days, says Mouzawak, "the Lebanese used to kill an animal on Sundays and on feast days. Raw meat was eaten immediately." Lebanese traditionally relied on that freshness to help guarantee the meat's safety. Encyclopedia of Jewish Food .⁴ Michigan Department of Community Health .

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The opening as it stood in 2010

Kibbeh nayyeh Kibbe nayyeh or raw kibbeh (also kibbee , kubba , Arabic كبة نية or كبة نيئة ) is a common Levantine mezze . It consists of minced raw lamb or beef meat mixed with fine bulgur and spices. Kebbeh Nayyeh is often served with mint leaves and olive oil , green peppers , and green onions . Lebanese Bread is used to eat it. Sometimes a sauce of garlic , olive oil and lemon juice is served. The dish has a unique versatility in that any leftovers are cooked, creating a different dish. Many recipes call for Kibbe Nayyeh as the "shell" for cooked Kibbe as well. In this case however, the kibbe nayyeh is rolled into a ball and stuffed with lamb, onions, pine nuts and spices, then fried.

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Kibbeh nayyeh or raw kibbeh ( ) is a common Levantine mezze . It consists of minced raw lamb or beef mixed with fine bulgur and spices. Kibbeh nayyeh is often served with mint leaves, olive oil , and green onions . Arabic bread is used to scoop it. Sometimes a sauce of garlic or olive oil is served. The dish has a unique versatility in that any leftovers are cooked, creating a different dish. Many recipes call for kibbe nayyeh as the "shell" for cooked kibbe , as well. In this case, however, the kibbe nayyeh is rolled into a ball and stuffed with lamb, onions, pine nuts and spices, then fried. As in other dishes based on raw meat , health departments urge to exercise extreme caution when preparing and eating this kind of food. Michigan Department of Community Health .

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The opening as it stood in 2020

Kibbeh nayyeh or raw kibbeh ( ) is a Levantine mezze . It consists of minced raw lamb mixed with fine bulgur and spices. Kibbeh nayyeh is often served with mint leaves, olive oil , and green onions . Lebanese bread is used to scoop it. Sometimes a sauce of garlic or olive oil is served. The dish has a unique versatility in that any leftovers are cooked, creating a different dish. Many recipes call for kibbe nayyeh as the "shell" for cooked kibbe , as well. In this case, however, the kibbe nayyeh is rolled into a ball and stuffed with lamb, onions, pine nuts and spices, then fried. As in other dishes based on raw meat , health departments urge to exercise extreme caution when preparing and eating this kind of food. Michigan Department of Community Health .

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Levantine mezze Kibbeh nayyeh or raw kibbeh ( Arabic : كبه نيه ) is a Levantine mezze that consists of minced raw lamb (or beef) mixed with fine bulgur and spices. Kibbeh nayyeh is often served with mint leaves, olive oil , and green onions . Pita bread is used to scoop it. It is sometimes served with a sauce of garlic or olive oil. Leftovers are then cooked to create a different dish. Many recipes call for kibbe nayyeh as the "shell" for cooked kibbeh . In this case, however, the kibbe is rolled into a ball and stuffed with lamb, onions, pine nuts and spices, then fried. As in other dishes based on raw meat , health departments urge to exercise extreme caution when preparing and eating this kind of food. Michigan Department of Community Health .

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