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Kubba - Burghul and Potato Pie

posted on: Jan 19, 2017

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.