Baked Kibbeh

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. 2

   Rinse the bulgur wheat under cold water and let it soak for about 15 minutes. Drain well.

3. 3

   Finely chop the onion.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb, soaked bulgur, chopped onion, olive oil, salt, cumin, cinnamon, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.

5. 5

   Grease a baking dish with a little olive oil.

6. 6

   Press half of the lamb mixture into the bottom of the baking dish, spreading it evenly.

7. 7

   Sprinkle the pine nuts over the layer of lamb mixture.

8. 8

   Cover the pine nuts with the remaining lamb mixture, pressing it down firmly.

9. 9

   Score the top layer into diamond shapes using a sharp knife.

10. 10

    Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is browned and the meat is cooked through.

11. 11

    Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

12. 12

    Serve warm, cut into pieces along the scored lines.