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Kabab Koobideh Recipe

4 from 58 reviews

Kabab Koobideh is a flavorful Persian grilled minced meat kebab, marinated overnight with aromatic herbs and spices, then cooked to juicy perfection on skewers over the grill or barbecue.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 500 g minced lamb, beef or a mix of both
  • 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 small handful fresh coriander (chopped)
  • 1 small handful fresh flat leaf parsley (chopped)
  • 1 small mild green chilli (chopped)
  • 1 Tbsp sumac
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 sprinkle sumac
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 small pinch salt

Instructions

  1. Preparation Finely chop the onion and squeeze the onions dry with kitchen paper. Place in a large bowl.
  2. Add Herbs Chop the fresh coriander, parsley, and green chilli. Add to the bowl.
  3. Mix Meat Add the minced meat to the bowl and mix thoroughly using your hands for at least 1 minute.
  4. Aerate Meat Lift up the meat and throw it back into the bowl from a little height, repeating 20 to 30 times.
  5. Marinate Cover with cling film and leave in the fridge to marinate overnight or for a minimum of 6 hours.
  6. Basting Sauce Make the basting sauce by mixing all the basting sauce ingredients together.
  7. Shape Kababs Shape the kababs around the skewers.
  8. Cook Kababs Place the kababs on the barbecue or under the grill and cook for about 5 minutes each side, basting at least once per side.

Notes

  • Marinate the meat overnight or for at least 6 hours to develop deeper flavors.
  • Use kitchen paper to squeeze out excess moisture from onions for better texture.
  • Baste kababs while cooking to keep them moist and flavorful.

Keywords: Kabab Koobideh, Persian kebab recipe, grilled minced meat, traditional Persian BBQ, lamb beef kebab