KIBBEH BIL SANIEH (KIBBEH ON A TRAY) Recipe

Fry the onion in hot oil until golden and soft. Add the meat and pine nuts, and continue to cook until the meat has changed color. Add a few tablespoons of water to soften the meat, season, and add the cinnamon. Butter a baking tray and smooth half of the Kibbeh over the bottom. Spread the filling over this evenly and cover with a second layer of Kibbeh. Cut diagonal lines over the top to make lozenge shapes. Melt 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter and pour this all over the top of the Kibbeh. Bake in a moderate 375 degree oven for 3/4 to 1 hour. It should be well done, and beautifully brown and crisp on top. Basting occasionally with a few tablespoons of stock makes the inside moist and even better. This is equally delicious hot or cold. Serve with yogurt and salads.