Kubba Halab Grilled Kebab
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Grills and Kebabs

Kubba Halab Grilled Kebab

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

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

Ingredients

  • • 1 whole carp, about 1.5kg, butterflied open
  • • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • • 2 tbsp tamarind paste
  • • 2 tomatoes, sliced
  • • 1 onion, sliced
  • • 1 tsp salt
  • • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Butterfly the fish open flat, keeping the two halves joined, and score the flesh to the bone.

2
Phase 2

Whisk the oil, tomato paste, tamarind, salt, and turmeric and rub it all over the fish.

3
Phase 3

Grill skin-side down over moderate coals 20-30 minutes without turning.

4
Phase 4

Lay tomato and onion slices over the flesh for the last 10 minutes.

5
Phase 5

Serve straight off the grill with lemon wedges and flatbread.