Persian cooking: recipes · Kebab: grilled dishes

Kabab Loghmeh کباب لقمه

Spiced minced meat skewer with onion, garlic and spices, a bit bolder than koobideh.

⏱ 60 min

Ingredients

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  • 2600 g minced lamb or beef (with some fat)
  • 3¼ onions
  • 9¾ garlic cloves
  • 3¼ tsp turmeric
  • 3¼ tsp Persian spice mix (advieh)
  • 3¼ tsp chilli flakes or hot paprika
  • 13 tomatoes
  • salt (to taste)
  • black pepper (to taste)

Method

  1. Grate and squeeze the onion, finely chop the garlic.
  2. Knead well with the mince, spices, salt and pepper and chill for 1 hour.
  3. Shape into thick logs around skewers and grill for 8–10 minutes.
  4. Serve with saffron rice, grilled tomatoes and sumac.