Kabob Koobideh (Persian Kebabs)

Ingredients

• 

  Salt

  1 tsp

  1 tsp
• 

  Turmeric

  1 tsp

  1 tsp
• 

  Flatbreads

  for serving
• 

  Fresh parsley or coriander

  for garnish (optional)
• 

  Garlic

  minced (optional)

  2 cloves
• 

  Ground lamb or beef

  1 kg

  1 kg
• 

  Onions

  grated and juice squeezed out

  2 large
• 

  Sumac

  for serving (optional)

  2 tbsp
• 

  Black pepper

  0.5 tsp

  ½ tsp
• 

  Saffron water

  for a richer flavor (optional)

  1 tbsp

Directions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine ground meat, grated onion, garlic (if using), turmeric, black pepper, salt, and saffron water (if using). Mix well until fully incorporated.

2. 2

   Optionally, cover and marinate the mixture in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight.

3. 3

   Form the meat mixture around skewers, creating sausage-like shapes about 3/4 inch thick.

4. 4

   Preheat the grill or broiler to high temperature and cook the skewered meat for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until browned and cooked through.

5. 5

   Serve hot, sprinkled with sumac if desired, alongside flatbreads and garnishes like fresh parsley or coriander.