
Kibbet Seniyyeh (Baked Kibbeh)
Ingredients for the kibbeh:
2 cups burghul
500g minced lamb
1 medium onion finely chopped
1 tsp mixed spices
1 tsp mixed herbs
1 tsp cumin powder
A pinch of chilli
1/2 glass water
For the filling:
200g minced lamb
1 tbs olive oil
1 medium onion finely chopped
1 tbs pine nuts
1 tsp mixed spices
Salt & pepper
Divide the kibbeh into 2 equal portions. Flatten one portion on an
oiled medium sized oven tray. Spread all the filling on top. Flatten
the other portion of kibbeh using wet hands and layer on top of the
filling. Shape into diamond shapes using sharp knife. Drizzle 1/4 cup
of olive oil with some small lumps of butter over the top. Place in
middle shelf of oven and bake on moderate heat for 40 - 50 minutes
or until the top browns. Serve hot with salad.