Lakteen Zghire

The smaller version of the pumpkin kibbeh — same recipe, same filling, but formed into petite bite-sized pieces, perfect for mezze spreads, cocktail-style service, or anywhere you want to offer a full Lebanese kibbeh experience in a lighter, more shareable format.

Each piece is about two bites: a crisp exterior of pumpkin-bulgur shell, a warm centre of walnut and caramelised onion, and a lingering note of cinnamon and allspice that makes them genuinely addictive. They bake to a rich golden colour and look beautiful fanned out on a platter.

At $8 per dozen, Lakteen Zghire are one of the best value items on the menu — and consistently one of the first things to disappear from any spread. Sold by the dozen.