Prepare stuffing in recipe provided. Cover bulgur with cold water and set aside for 20 minutes. Drain and press between palms of hand to remove excess water. Work onions and spices together, add meat and knead thoroughly. Add crushed wheat and conitue kneading. Dip hand in ice water while kneading in order to soften Kibbi. Divide mixture in half. Spread half in bottomo f a 9x12 cake pan. Spread tuffing over layer. Then spread remaining half of Kibbi mixture on top. (When spreading Kibbi layers, it is easier to take several large balls, pat flat and place in pan, piecing together to form an even layer.) Score top layer 1/2 inch deep and pour melted butter over top. Bake at 400° for 25 minutes. Lower heat to 300° and bake for 30 minutes more.
For Stuffing:
Brown pine nuts in butter until golden brown, then add meat and saute 10-15 minutes. Add onions and spices. Cook until onions are soft.
My wife Alice & I were browesing through the UCG recipes site &
we were overwelmed by the contents of the site & the organized
format in which it is presented. It is definately a fine contribution in bringing the brethern together to share the many
fine recipes that are offered & to give the opportunity to all
who desire to offer their special food preperations to the format. This format & so many others that have been intoduced Via the internet this past year by the Church are of great value in presenting the true Christian intent of shareing the blessings that God has to offer & we must say thank all of you
for your valuable effort in making this possible. We beleive that the Father of us all & His Son are quite pleased in your
response to their direction in relation to everything that contributes to the purpose of the work that They are doing.
Our Most Sincere Thanks,
Ron & Alice Messenger
Helen, you are a great cook I know first hand. Thanks for sharing this recipe, I plan to use it this NTBMO. -Helen Eads