Middle eastern meatloaf

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Lightly oil a 24cm-springform tin, line base with baking paper. Spread 1 tablespoon of the oil over the base.

Step 2

Rinse the wheat in a fine sieve under cold water; drain well.

Step 3

Process onion until chopped finely. Add the lamb, salt, pepper and cinnamon and wheat; process until a thick paste forms. Press the lamb mixture over the base of the prepared tin. Brush with the remaining oil. Sprinkle with the pine nuts; press lightly into the surface. Bake for 30 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile, for spiced onions, heat oil in a medium frying pan. Add onion; cook, covered, over medium heat, for 15 minutes. Uncover, cook, stirring occasionally, for a further 10 minutes or until onion is soft but not coloured. Add spices; season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook, stirring, until fragrant. Stir in pine nuts.

Step 5

Top cooked meatloaf with spiced onions, parsley and sumac.