Turkish Urfa Kebab

Turkish Urfa Kebab

SpiceBreeze
Urfa Kebab has a chocolate aroma with mild heat from Urfa pepper. Both can be widely found in Southern Turkey. The irregular shaped flakes of Urfa biber, also known as Isot pepper, are a versatile condiment that can be sprinkled on cheese, salad, or vegetables of any kind for a new distinct flavor. They might become a favorite condiment in your kitchen.
 
Hands-on time 30 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Turkish
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground meat e.g. lamb or beef
  • 1/2 yellow or orange bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1 large tomato finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp parsley finely chopped
  • 2 cups yogurt plain
  • skewers*
  • 2 cloves garlic grated
  • 1 lemon for juice
  • oil
  • salt

Urfa Kebab Culinary Spice Kit

  • Urfa biber flakes

Suggested Sides

  • lettuce of your choice shredded
  • flatbread e.g. pita or lavash or cooked rice

Instructions
 

Yogurt Sauce

  • Mix yogurt with 1-2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp oil, and a pinch of salt.

Prepare Kebab

  • In a large BOWL, add bell pepper, tomatoes, parsley, garlic, Urfa Kebab spices, and salt to taste (1 tsp recommended).
  • It’s best when all ingredients are very finely chopped.
  • However, don’t use a food processor to avoid making a paste.
  • Mix well. Add meat.
  • Knead thoroughly for 5-10 minutes.
  • Wrap 2 tbsp of meat tightly around each skewer.

Fry Kebab

  • In a PAN, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium-high heat.
  • Fry kebab until crisp and cooked through.

Serve

  • Serve kebab in bread or with rice and topped with lettuce and yogurt sauce.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

*If using wooden skewers, soak them for 30 minutes.
Vegetarian:
  • Substitute meat with 2 additional tomatoes.
  • Spread mixture on prepared pizza dough and bake according to package instructions.
  • Serve pizza with yogurt sauce.