Turkey Kubideh Persian Ground Meat Kabob Recipes

KABOB KOOBIDEH (PERSIAN GROUND MEAT KABOBS)

Steps:

• Shave onions with a grater into a fine mesh strainer. Gently press pulp into the strainer to remove juices. Place pulp into the center of the cheesecloth and gently press until no further juice drips out.
• Place lamb and beef in a pot. Add green onion and onion pulp; mix until thoroughly combined. Mix in baking powder, salt, pepper, sumac, and turmeric. Add eggs and mix thoroughly. Cover the pot and place in the refrigerator until flavors have melded, at least 30 minutes.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Mold meat mixture onto the skewers.
• Cook on the preheated grill, rotating every minute, until nicely browned on all sides, and meat is no longer pink in the center, about 25 minutes.

PERSIAN TURKEY KEBABS

Steps:

• Grate the onion and drain excess juices.
• Mix together the turkey, grated onion, egg, and remaining spices, EXCEPT the saffron threads.
• Heat a small skillet and slightly toast the saffron with pinch of salt.
• After the saffron becomes fragrant, move from heat to mortar and pestle and crush to fine powder (be careful not to burn the delicate threads).
• Add saffron to meat/spice mixture.
• Mix together until completely combined (2-3 minutes).
• Refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
• Form the mixture around metal or wooden kabab skewers (should make 8 - 10 skewers). Wet your hands in between to keep the meat from sticking. If the skewers are too hard to work with, you can simply form the kebabs without the skewers on to a lined baking sheet. Is using 99% fat free turkey this is the best option.
• Refrigerate again if the meat mixture becomes too loose and hard to work with.
• I prefer to broil these in the oven 8 minutes per side. Check after 4 minutes on first side to determine the length of your cooking.

KABAB KUBIDEH - PERSIAN GRILLED GROUND MEAT

Steps:

• Drain the juice from the grated onion very well.
• Mix all ingredients well; cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Divide the meat into 10-12 portions.
• Press each portion around long metal skewers and shape evenly (you're looking for a sausage shape).
• Place the skewers a few inches away from the grill coals.
• Turn frequently to brown and then cook each side for a few minutes.