Armenian Armen's Kibbi

Filling Ingredients:

1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1/2 lb Ground Turkey
1/2 tsp Ground Allspice
1 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Cinnamon
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
1/2 cup Pine Nuts plus 2 tbsp for garnish
 
Crust Ingredients:

4 cups ice cold Water
2 cups fine Bulgur or crushed wheat
2 medium Onion (coarsely chopped)
1/4 cup Pine Nuts
2 lbs Ground Turkey
1/2 tsp Ground Allspice
1 1/2 tsp Salt or to taste
1/2 tsp Black Pepper  

Crust Directions:

1. Place crushed wheat in large mixing bowl and add water. Let it stand for 5-10 minutes, then drain, squeezing out water.
2. Process onions, spices and meat in the food processor and add  pine nuts when all are mixed well. 
3. Run until dough like consistency forms.

Filling Directions: 

1. Sauté pine nuts with butter (but I use olive oil) in a frying pan until golden brown (not burnt). Add meat, onions, and seasonings. Sauté until meat is browned and onions are limp. Cool slightly before using. 

Assembly Directions:

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Butter 9X12 inch cake pan.
2. Grease pan.
3. Spread half of the crust mixture on the bottom of the pan, patting evenly with wet hands.
4. Spread the filling over the crust layer.
5. Spread the other half of the crust over the filling.
6. Cut into 2 inch squares or any desired shape.
7. Pour about 4 table spoon of butter over the top.
8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until cooked through (do not overcook).
9. Serve with yogurt, hummus, and salad

*tip: It may be easier to make small patties and lay them over the top of the filling, Patch up and smooth over with wet hands.