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Kubba - Burghul and Potato Pie
Ingredients for burghal and potato pie
- 1 cup fine burghul
- 3 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 recipe for kubba stuffing (see below)
Kubba stuffing ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2-pound ground lamb or beef
- 1/4 cup pine nuts or chopped walnuts
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- l/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
Soak burghul for 10 minutes in warm water then drain by pressing out water through a strainer.
Thoroughly combine all ingredients, except stuffing and olive oil then divide into two even portions. Spread one portion evenly in a 9 X 23-inch well-greased pan, then spread kubba stuffing evenly over top. Spread second portion of burghal/potato mixture on top and smooth. Cut into 2 X 2 inch squares then sprinkle with remaining oil.
Bake in a 400° F preheated oven for 30 minutes or until edges of kubba turn golden brown. Serve hot or cold.