Adana Kebab
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Grills and Kebabs

Adana Kebab

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Chargrilled over glowing charcoal embers with an authentic smoky char, served with handcrafted accompaniments and savoury reductions.

Ingredients

  • • 600g fatty minced lamb, hand-minced
  • • 100g lamb tail fat, finely minced
  • • 2 tbsp Aleppo pepper flakes
  • • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • • 1 tsp salt
  • • 2 flatbreads, for serving
  • • 1 large onion, thinly sliced, for serving
  • • 1 tsp sumac, for the onions

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Knead the minced lamb and tail fat with Aleppo pepper, cumin, and salt until sticky and smooth.

2
Phase 2

Rest the mixture in the fridge for 30 minutes so it firms up.

3
Phase 3

Wet your hands and press the meat tightly along wide flat metal skewers.

4
Phase 4

Cook over glowing charcoal, turning frequently, until well charred and cooked through.

5
Phase 5

Let the kebabs rest for 2 minutes off the fire.

6
Phase 6

Pull the meat off the skewers onto flatbread with sumac-dressed onions.