Luleh Kebabs- Persian Ground Lamb Kebabs

Sue Lau's Note:

A traditional Middle Eastern dish. Try this with half beef and half lamb for a more Armenian taste.

• Total Time: 27 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 3

• 1 lb ground lamb
• 1 large onion , grated
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• ½ teaspoon pepper (to taste)
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• wooden skewer

Directions:

1. Soak wooden skewers in warm water for 20-30 minutes prior to preparing food.
2. Place meat in a large bowl; add the onion, egg, salt, pepper, and cinnamon.
3. Beat with a spoon until well mixed and the meat turns lighter in color.
4. Take a handful of the mixture and form it around the skewer to approximately 6" long and 1" in diameter to make an elongated patty (it helps to oil hands, and lay out some wax paper to work on).
5. Set kebabs aside on wax paper on another plate until ready to grill.
6. Grill kebabs over hot coals or under broiler until cooked through, turning once.
7. Serve with lemon wedges, and chelou (rice) with a sprinkling of sumak seasoning (optional).

Reviews

[canarygirl]

Excellent recipe Sue! I followed it to a T, and it tasted just like the Kebabs at Tehran-a favorite restaurant of ours in Las Palmas. The Sumac you sent was the perfect compliment! I served the Kebabs with Miller's Iranian Kebabs, and basmati rice (even did the bit of saffron flavored rice on top), a roasted tomato and an egg yolk. This was one of the most delicious meals ever! I can't wait to make it again! Thanks Sue!

[manushag]

My family is Armenian, so we eat ALOT of Luleh kebabs. We don't add egg, however, nor cinnamon, but do add lots of cumin and parsley, along with the onion, salt and pepper. We only mix beef and lamb when we don't have enough ground lamb for the number of people. We grill without the skewers, or broil in the oven or even pan fry if only making a few. We love it on pita bread with lettuce and tomato, and a little tzatziki sauce. Stringbean salad on the side with a little feta cheese...yum!

[Pygmy Chef]

This was absolutely delicious! I threw in a little curry powder and some cumin to flavor it up a bit. Loved the cinnamon, I've never tried that in meat before but I certainly will in the future. Thank you!