Description
Adana Kebab is a flavorful Turkish kebab made with a mix of ground lamb and beef, seasoned with aromatic spices and herbs. Grilled to perfection, these kebabs are juicy and packed with Middle Eastern flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Meat Mixture:
- 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb (or a mix of lamb and beef)
- 1 small onion (grated or very finely minced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground sumac (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- Metal or soaked wooden skewers
Instructions
- Mix the Meat: In a large bowl, combine ground meat, grated onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, red pepper flakes, sumac, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Shape the Kebabs: Divide the mixture into 6 portions and shape each around a skewer into a long, flat kebab shape.
- Grilling: Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill kebabs for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and charred. Serve hot.
Notes
- For best results, use meat with at least 20% fat.
- If the mixture is too soft, add a tablespoon of fine breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kebab
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
