Potato & Burghul Kubbeh with Spiced Chicken Filling

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Potato & Burghul Kubbeh with Spiced Chicken Filling

A delicious twist on traditional kubbeh using mashed potatoes and fine bulgur dough, filled with fragrant spiced chicken.

Ingredients

For the Kubbeh Dough:

  • 2 cups fine bulgur (burghul) – approx. 350g
  • ½ cup boiling water
  • ½ cup room-temperature water (for kneading)
  • 2 large potatoes, cooked and mashed
  • 1 small onion
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Baharat spice mix, to taste

For the Chicken Filling:

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1–2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Baharat spice mix, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Burghul Dough

  1. In a large mixing bowl, add the burghul and pour ½ cup boiling water over it. Stir and let it soak for about 10 minutes.
  2. Blend or grate the onion. Mix it with salt, pepper, and baharat to taste.
  3. Add this mixture to the soaked burghul. Mix and let it rest for 1 hour.
  4. Gradually add ½ cup room-temperature water and knead the mixture.
  5. Mix in the mashed potatoes and knead until the dough is soft and cohesive.

Step 2: Make the Filling

  1. Heat oil in a pan. Sauté the onion and ginger-garlic paste until fragrant.
  2. Add shredded chicken, season with spices and cook for 2–3 minutes.
  3. Stir in parsley if using. Set aside to cool.

Step 3: Assemble the Kubbeh

  1. Take a golf-ball-sized piece of dough and shape into a small disc.
  2. Place 1 tablespoon of filling in the center.
  3. Fold the edges over the filling and seal. Shape into a patty or torpedo.
  4. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.

Step 4: Cook the Kubbeh

  • Pan-fry: In oil until golden on both sides.
  • Bake: At 200°C (390°F) for 20–25 minutes, flipping once.

Tips & Variations

  • Use a food processor for quicker dough mixing.
  • Add chili flakes or cayenne for heat.
  • Substitute chicken with minced meat or mushrooms or lentils for a vegetarian version.

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve with plain yogurt or garlic sauce
  • Pair with fresh salad or tabbouleh
  • Enjoy alongside warm flatbread
Recipe by [experiences culinaires] – Middle Eastern recipes made simple.

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