Adana Kebab
Long, flat skewers of hand-minced lamb mixed with red pepper and sumac, grilled over charcoal and served with bulgur pilav, grilled tomato, and flatbread.
Cuisines
Turkish
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 45 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 300 grams | ground lamb |
| 100 grams | ground beef |
| 1 medium | onion, grated |
| 2 cloves | garlic, minced |
| 1 tablespoon | red pepper flakes |
| 1 teaspoon | ground cumin |
| 1 teaspoon | paprika |
| 1 teaspoon | salt |
| 0.5 teaspoon | black pepper |
| 2 tablespoons | olive oil |
| — | flatbreads, for serving |
| — | fresh parsley, chopped for garnish |
| — | lemon wedges for serving |
Instructions
- 1 In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb and ground beef.
- 2 Add the grated onion, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- 3 Mix the ingredients thoroughly with your hands until well combined.
- 4 Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 5 Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- 6 Divide the meat mixture into 4-6 equal portions and shape each into a long sausage-like shape around metal skewers.
- 7 Brush the kebabs with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- 8 Grill the kebabs for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and nicely charred on all sides.
- 9 Serve the Adana kebabs hot with flatbreads, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
Tips
For a more authentic flavor, use Turkish red pepper flakes (pul biber) if available.