Kibbi Stuffing

2013-06-20

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Course: Appetizers and Snacks
Skill Level: Easy

This is the stuffing for the Kibbi but I have used it ti stuff wilted spinach leaves and stuff hollowed out zucchini

Ingredients

2 Tbs pine nuts (can use almonds if needed)
1 Tbs clarified butter
2 Tbs minced onions
1/4 lb ground lamb
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground allspice
salt and pepper, to taste

Method

Step 1

In a skillet saute the pine nuts in clarified butter until they are golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and reserve them.

Step 2

In the pan saute the minced onions, adding more clarified butter if necessary, until they are soft, add the ground lamb and cook the mixture stirring , until the lamb is browned. Skim off the fat from the pan and stir in the reserved pine nuts, cinnamon, ground allspice and salt and pepper to taste