Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Grills and Kebabs
Maqluba Grilled Kebab
Chef's Menu Description
Chargrilled over glowing charcoal embers with an authentic smoky char, served with handcrafted accompaniments and savoury reductions.
Ingredients
- • 500g minced lamb
- • 2 long aubergines, cut into 2cm rounds
- • 1 onion, grated
- • 1 tbsp tomato paste
- • 1 tsp ground cumin
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 3 tbsp olive oil
- • 3 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley, to serve
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Salt the aubergine rounds and drain for 20 minutes, then pat dry and brush with olive oil.
2
Phase 2
Knead the lamb with grated onion, tomato paste, cumin, and salt until sticky.
3
Phase 3
Shape the meat into small ovals and thread onto skewers, alternating with the aubergine rounds.
4
Phase 4
Grill over medium-hot coals for 12-15 minutes, turning, until the aubergine is charred and soft and the meat is cooked through.
5
Phase 5
Slide off the skewers, scatter with parsley, and serve with garlic yogurt.