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                  KIBBEH BISSANIEH (BAKED LAMB AND WHEAT)
 
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 Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Greek                            Lamb
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1       lb           Bulgur,(cracked wheat)
                         Finely crushed
    2       lb           Ground lean lamb
      1/3   c            Grated onion
    2       ts           Salt
      1/2   ts           Black pepper
      1/4   ts           Cinnamon
                         Water
                         FILLING:
      2/3   c            Chopped onion
    4       ts           Shortening
      1/2   lb           Ground lean lamb
      1/4   c            Pine nuts
      1/2   ts           Salt
      1/4   ts           Black pepper
    1       tb           Shortening
 
   Cover bulgar with water and soak for 30 minutes. Add the 2 pounds of lamb,
   onion and seasonings. Knead well.
   
   To Make Filling: Saute the 2/3 cup chopped onion in shortening until brown.
   Add the 1/2 pound of ground lamb, pine nuts, salt and pepper. Cook and stir
   until meat is browned.
   
   Spread half the of the bulgar/lamb mixture in a well greased 9 X 12
   baking pan. Cover with filling. Cover with remaining bulgar/lamb mixture
   and press down firmly. With a sharp knife cut diagonal lines across to mark
   diamond shapes. Dot top with the 2 tablespoons of shortening. Bake in a
   preheated 400 degree oven for 30 minutes; reduce heat to 300 degrees and
   bake 30 minutes longer.
  
 
 
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