Adana Kebab Mezze Starter
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Mezze and Starters

Adana Kebab Mezze Starter

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.

Ingredients

  • • 500g minced lamb
  • • 1 small onion, finely grated
  • • 3 tbsp pine nuts
  • • 1 tsp ground allspice
  • • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • • 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
  • • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Knead the lamb with grated onion, allspice, cinnamon, and cloves until sticky and smooth.

2
Phase 2

With wet hands, form the mixture into small sausages about 5 cm long.

3
Phase 3

Simmer the sausages in salted water for 10 minutes, then drain and pat dry.

4
Phase 4

Fry in olive oil over medium-high heat until browned on all sides.

5
Phase 5

Add the pomegranate molasses and toss until sticky and caramelised.

6
Phase 6

Serve warm scattered with parsley and pine nuts, with toothpicks for picking.