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Rustic Iranian Kebab Koobideh Recipe with Lamb

Yield: About 10 three ounce skewers or kebobs
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Resting Time (optional)12 hours
Total Time12 hours 23 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: Goat, Kebab, Koobideh, Lamb
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: 10

Equipment

  • 1 Stand mixer or food processor
  • 10 Skewers or thing carved branches

Ingredients

Seasonings

  • 6 grams 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 Tablespoon sumac plus more for garnishing (optional)
  • 1 small yellow onion grated, drained of juice or finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground toasted cumin seed
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients including the grated onion in a stand mixer and work with the paddle attachment for 5 minutes or until the ground meat mixture looks tacky and forms a mass. Alternately, you can knead the mixture or blend in a food processor. Chill the meat mixture.
  • Remove the koobideh meat mixture and allow to rest for at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours before forming on a metal skewer. Wet your hands to help form the meat and help it not fall off the skewer. If using wood skewers, soak them in cold water for an hour before wrapping the meat around them.
  • Be patient when forming the skewers. If the meat won't stick together, keep re-forming it until it sticks to the skewer.
  • Divide the meat into 10 even-sized balls, then form into sausage shapes and wrap around a skewer or kebob.
  • Prepare a charcoal grill.
  • Grill the kabab, roast, or pan fry over high heat, preferably until medium, then serve with Persian rice or your favorite seasonal vegetables like grilled tomatoes or fresh salads. If desired, you can use your thumb and index finger to remove the meat from the skewer.

Notes

The meat will hold together much better if allowed to rest ovenight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1kebab | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.1g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 204mg | Potassium: 255mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 0.004g | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 2mg