Umm Ali Grilled Kebab
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Grills and Kebabs

Umm Ali 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
  • • 1 onion, grated
  • • 1 tsp ground allspice
  • • 1 tsp salt
  • • 500g fresh sour cherries, pitted
  • • 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
  • • 1 tbsp butter
  • • 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Knead the lamb with the onion, allspice, and half the salt until well bound.

2
Phase 2

Shape the mixture into small hazelnut-sized meatballs.

3
Phase 3

Thread the meatballs onto skewers and cook over hot coals, turning, until browned all over.

4
Phase 4

Meanwhile, simmer the cherries with the pomegranate molasses, butter, and remaining salt until saucy.

5
Phase 5

Toss the grilled meatballs through the cherry sauce and simmer 1 minute to meld.

6
Phase 6

Scatter with toasted pine nuts and serve with thin marquq flatbread.