Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  18      ounces        well-trimmed lamb from loin chop
  12      teaspoons     medium ground cracked wheat *
  12      teaspoons     water
     1/4  cup           minced green onion
     1/4  cup           minced fresh parsley
   2      tablespoons   minced fresh basil
   1      tablespoon    minced fresh oregano
   1      tablespoon    minced fresh marjoram
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
     1/4  teaspoon      freshly ground pepper
   1      pinch         red pepper flake

Preparation:

garnish cherry tomato garnish sliced cucumber garnish sliced lemon garnish fresh sprigs basil Cut lamb into 1-inch cubes and grind in processor to consistency of hamburger using on/off turns. Transfer to large bowl. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons wheat and then 2 teaspoons water; knead into meat, punching down with fist and turning. Repeat with remaining wheat and water in 5 more additions, kneading in green onion, parsley, basil, oregano, marjoram, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes with last addition. Line small round-bottomed bowl with plastic. Fill with lamb, smoothing top. Cover tightly with plastic. Refrigerate up to 3 hours before serving. Unmold lamb in center of platter. Sprinkle with additional minced, fresh herbs and green onion. Surround with tomatoes, cucumber and lemon and garnish with basil sprig. Serve with garlic toast. *Available at natural foods stores.