KubbaKubba Recipe - Traditional Assyrian Meat-Stuffed Dumplings

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground lamb (or beef), high quality
• 1 cup fine bulgur wheat
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
• 1 tsp ground allspice
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup ice water (as needed for dough texture)
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 1/2 cup golden raisins (optional, for a sweet accent)