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Lebanese Ema Soup Amal13A soul-warming Lebanese soup prepared with small kafta meatballs, vermicelli and rice; all cooked in tomato sauce. A landmark in our soup world! It is traditionally served during Ramadan.006 360133rice1/2 cupvermicelli1/2 cupvegetable oil2 tablespoonstomato paste1 tablespoonvery finely ground beef500 gsmall onion1 fresh parsley1/2 cupallspice1/4 teaspoonblack pepper1/4 teaspoonsalt1/2 teaspoonvegetable oil for frying1/4 cupTrue1. To prepare the meatballs: mix all the ingredients together, except the vegetable oil. Knead well. 2.
Process the kafta mixture in a food processor until well combined. 3.
Divide the kafta into marble-sized balls. 4.
In a deep skillet, heat vegetable oil and fry the kafta balls until they start turning brown. Remove on a plate and set aside. 5.
In a saucepan, bring to a boil 1 liter of water. Add in the fried kafta meatballs, tomato paste, rice and vermicelli. Cook until the rice is done. 6.
Serve hot.
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Lebanese Ema Soup
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Posted by:
Amal
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Date:
09/07/2009
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A soul-warming Lebanese soup prepared with small kafta meatballs, vermicelli and rice; all cooked in tomato sauce. A landmark in our soup world! It is traditionally served during Ramadan.
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1/2
cup
rice
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1/2
cup
vermicelli
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2
tablespoons
vegetable oil
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1
tablespoon
tomato paste,
dissolved in 1/2 cup water
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For the kafta meatballs:
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500
g
very finely ground beef,
or lamb
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1
small onion,
finely chopped
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1/2
cup
fresh parsley,
chopped
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1/4
teaspoon
allspice
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1/4
teaspoon
black pepper
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1/2
teaspoon
salt
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1/4
cup
vegetable oil for frying
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1. To prepare the meatballs: mix all the ingredients together, except the vegetable oil. Knead well. 2.
Process the kafta mixture in a food processor until well combined. 3.
Divide the kafta into marble-sized balls. 4.
In a deep skillet, heat vegetable oil and fry the kafta balls until they start turning brown. Remove on a plate and set aside. 5.
In a saucepan, bring to a boil 1 liter of water. Add in the fried kafta meatballs, tomato paste, rice and vermicelli. Cook until the rice is done. 6.
Serve hot.
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Number of servings:
6
Amount per serving
Calories:
360
Total fat (g):
22
Saturated fat (g):
7
Cholesterol (mg):
59
Carbohydrates (g):
23
Protein (g):
16
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