Kibbee Sineea (Baked Spiced Kibbee)
Lamb, bulgar wheat and pine nuts baked in the oven and spiced with allspice and clove for a Lebanese dish. It's finished with melted butter.
1 hr · Serves 8 · Easy
Ingredients
Method
Start cooking mode- Prep 30 min · Cook 30 min · 60 min total
- easy
- 1
Soak wheat for one hour. Squeeze to drain. Brown pine nuts and onions lightly over med-low heat.
- 2
Remove from heat. Combine meat, wheat, and seasonings. Mix and knead for approx 10 minutes (Kitchen Aid is handy for this!) Divide in half.
- 3
Form one layer in an 8x8 buttered baking dish. Top with onion and pine nut mixture, spreading evenly over meat.
- 4
Lay on top layer of meat, pressing down (this is important), and smoothing. Run a spatula along the outer ridge, forming a ridge for the absorption of butter.
- 5
Dip the spatula in cold water and start make cuts the length of the pan. Then go back across "crosswise" forming diamond shaped pieces.
- 6
Glaze top with 3 tbsp melted butter. Bake at 400°F for 20-30 minutes or until browned. Serve with sour cream, if desired.
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.
