Kibbeh bil Saniyeh

Instructions

1. 1
   Soak bulgur wheat in warm water for 15 minutes, then drain well.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, mix half the ground meat with bulgur, half the chopped onion, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
3. 3
   In a separate pan, sauté remaining onions and ground meat with allspice and cinnamon until cooked through. Stir in toasted pine nuts.
4. 4
   Press half the bulgur mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
5. 5
   Spread the meat and pine nut filling evenly over the bulgur layer.
6. 6
   Top with remaining bulgur mixture, pressing gently.
7. 7
   Drizzle with remaining olive oil and cut into diamond shapes.
8. 8
   Pour water around the edges and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30 minutes until golden brown.
9. 9
   Serve hot with cold yogurt sauce on the side.