🇮🇷 Iran recipe
Koobideh
Koobideh is the most iconic kebab in Iran, a masterfully seasoned ground meat kebab that is grilled on wide flat skewers over charcoal. The name comes from the Persian word 'koobidan,' meaning to pound or grind, referencing the traditional method of preparing the meat. When made correctly, koobideh is extraordinarily juicy, with a slightly charred exterior and a soft, almost creamy interior that melts in your mouth.
Prep30 mins + 2 hrs chill
Cook10 mins
Serves4
Difficultymedium
Ingredients
- 400g ground lamb (20% fat content)
- 200g ground beef chuck
- 1 large onion, grated and thoroughly squeezed dry
- 1/4 teaspoon ground saffron, bloomed in 2 tablespoons hot water
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons melted butter for basting
- 4 ripe tomatoes, halved, for grilling
Method
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Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 370
- Protein
- 27 g
- Carbs
- 4 g
- Fat
- 27 g
