Turkey · Meat Dishes

Adana Kebab

53 min4 servings350 kcal

Adana kebab is a traditional dish of oriental cuisine — minced meat seasoned with spices and grilled on skewers.

Adana Kebab

Ingredients

  • ground lamb500 g
  • lamb tail fat, finely minced or grated50-70 g
  • onion, very finely chopped and drained1 medium
  • garlic1-2 cloves
  • red pepper flakes, or to taste1 tsp
  • ground cumin1/2 tsp
  • salt1 tsp
  • freshly ground black pepper1/2 tsp
  • flatbreads, fresh parsley and mint, sliced red onions with sumac, grilled tomatoes and peppersfor serving

Method

  1. 1In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb and finely minced lamb tail fat. Add the finely chopped and drained onion, minced garlic (if using), red pepper flakes, cumin, salt and black pepper. Knead the mixture vigorously with your hands for at least 5-7 minutes until sticky and paste-like. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  2. 2Divide the chilled meat mixture into 4 equal portions. Wet your hands with water. Press and mold each portion around a wide, flat metal skewer, forming a long, even sausage shape about 10-15 cm long.
  3. 3Preheat a charcoal grill to medium-high heat. Place the skewers on the hot grill. Cook for about 8-12 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
  4. 4Carefully slide the cooked kebabs off the skewers onto warm flatbreads. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley, mint and sumac-dusted onions. Grilled tomatoes and peppers are a traditional accompaniment.