Dolma Grilled Kebab
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Grills and Kebabs

Dolma Grilled 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 minced lamb (about 20% fat)
  • • 100g lamb fat, finely minced
  • • 1 large onion, grated and squeezed dry
  • • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • • 1 tsp salt
  • • 2 tbsp saffron water
  • • 1 tbsp melted butter
  • • 2 tomatoes, for grilling

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Knead the lamb, fat, onion, pepper, and salt thoroughly until the paste turns sticky, at least 10 minutes.

2
Phase 2

Rest the mixture in the fridge for 1 hour.

3
Phase 3

Divide the meat and press it evenly along wide flat metal skewers with wet fingers.

4
Phase 4

Grill over hot charcoal 2 minutes without moving so the meat sets, then begin turning.

5
Phase 5

Brush with saffron butter and keep turning until browned and just cooked, about 8 minutes total.

6
Phase 6

Grill the tomatoes alongside and serve the koobideh with flatbread, sumac, and raw onion.