Chargrilled over glowing charcoal embers with an authentic smoky char, served with handcrafted accompaniments and savoury reductions.
Knead the lamb, fat, onion, pepper, and salt thoroughly until the paste turns sticky, at least 10 minutes.
Rest the mixture in the fridge for 1 hour.
Divide the meat and press it evenly along wide flat metal skewers with wet fingers.
Grill over hot charcoal 2 minutes without moving so the meat sets, then begin turning.
Brush with saffron butter and keep turning until browned and just cooked, about 8 minutes total.
Grill the tomatoes alongside and serve the koobideh with flatbread, sumac, and raw onion.