Safsafi Grilled Kebab
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Grills and Kebabs

Safsafi 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

  • • 750g minced beef and lamb, 20% fat
  • • 1 large onion, grated and squeezed very dry
  • • 1 egg
  • • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • • 1 tsp salt
  • • 2 beef tomatoes
  • • 1 tbsp sumac
  • • 4 flatbreads

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Knead the mince with the grated onion, egg, turmeric, black pepper, and salt for 10 minutes until sticky.

2
Phase 2

Rest the mixture in the fridge for 1 hour.

3
Phase 3

With wet hands, press the meat firmly along wide flat skewers.

4
Phase 4

Grill over hot coals, leaving the first side untouched for 4 minutes, then turning until charred and cooked through, 8-10 minutes total.

5
Phase 5

Char the tomatoes on the grill alongside and dust with sumac.

6
Phase 6

Slide the koobideh off the skewers onto flatbread and serve with the sumac tomatoes, basil, and raw onion.