Best Iranian Chelo Kabob Recipes

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CHELO KEBAB IRAN



Chelo Kebab Iran image

The chelo kebab is the national dish of Iran. Served on skewers over a bed of rice this recipe is basic, yet full of flavor. I prefer to grill this over a charcoal grill. Served with pita bread and salad such as tabbouleh.

Provided by Pastryismybiz

Categories     Southwest Asia (middle East)

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb ground lamb
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 large onion, chopped

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl combine all ingredients.
  • Take about 1/4 of the meat mixture and form into a ball.
  • Place ball through flat skewers.
  • Press around skewer into square cigar shapes.
  • Repeat with remaining meat for 4 kebabs.
  • Place on grill and cook about 4-6 minutes each side, until meat is no longer pink and done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.7, Fat 26.8, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 82.9, Sodium 69.4, Carbohydrate 3.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.6, Protein 19.3

KABOB KOOBIDEH (PERSIAN GROUND MEAT KABOBS)



Kabob Koobideh (Persian Ground Meat Kabobs) image

Kabob koobideh is made with ground lamb or beef or a combination of the two. This is one of the most delicious kabob recipes I have ever found. The kabobs are usually grilled over hot coals or any BBQ.

Provided by Nick Perry

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Middle Eastern     Persian

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 onions, peeled
cheesecloth
1 pound ground lamb
1 pound ground beef
1 green onion, diced
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon sumac powder
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
2 eggs
8 (10 inch) metal skewers

Steps:

  • Shave onions with a grater into a fine mesh strainer. Gently press pulp into the strainer to remove juices. Place pulp into the center of the cheesecloth and gently press until no further juice drips out.
  • Place lamb and beef in a pot. Add green onion and onion pulp; mix until thoroughly combined. Mix in baking powder, salt, pepper, sumac, and turmeric. Add eggs and mix thoroughly. Cover the pot and place in the refrigerator until flavors have melded, at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Mold meat mixture onto the skewers.
  • Cook on the preheated grill, rotating every minute, until nicely browned on all sides, and meat is no longer pink in the center, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Cholesterol 113.7 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 20.8 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 494.2 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

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