Turkish Lamb Adana Kebab Recipe – Turkey Special
Adana Kebab, a beloved Turkish dish, features seasoned ground lamb skewered and grilled over charcoal. It boasts a rich blend of spices, delivering a flavorful and juicy experience. Surprisingly, it’s straightforward to recreate this dish at home.
- Prep Time15 min
- Cook Time15 min
- Total Time30 min
Turkish Lamb Adana Kebab Ingredients :
- 500 g ground lamb or beef
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp sumac
- 2 tsp red chili flakes
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 1 tsp crushed black pepper
- 2 tsp roasted and crushed cumin
- Pinch of cinnamon
- ½ onion, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp yogurt
- 2-3 tbsp chopped parsley
For the yogurt sauce:
- ½ tsp sumac
- ½ tsp red chili flakes
- ½ tsp crushed black pepper
- ½ tsp roasted and crushed cumin
- 1 cup yogurt
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
For serving:
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 2-3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp sumac
- Pinch of salt
Prepare the Kebab Mixture:
Add all the kebab ingredients to a food processor and pulse until well incorporated.
Rest the meat mixture for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Form and Cook the Kebabs:
Moisten your hands with water and shape the mixture into equal-sized balls.
Thread the meat onto metal or wooden skewers, shaping them into long, flat kebabs.
Heat a flat pan or tawa and drizzle with oil.
Cook the kebabs over medium heat for a few minutes on each side until charred, ensuring not to overcook to prevent them from drying out.
Alternatively, you can grill them on an outdoor charcoal grill or bake them.
Seasoning:
Mix together the spice mix ingredients and sprinkle it on both sides of the cooked Adana Kebabs.
Garlic Yogurt Sauce:
Combine all the ingredients for the Garlic Yogurt Sauce together. Typically, this includes yogurt, garlic, salt, and sometimes herbs like dill or mint.
Turkish Salad:
Combine all the ingredients listed for the Turkish salad in a bowl. Turkish salad often includes ingredients like tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, parsley, and sometimes bell peppers.
Serving:
Serve the Adana Kebabs with:
Flatbread (such as pita or lavash).
Garlic Yogurt Sauce.
Turkish Salad.
Lemon wedges.
Pickled peppers (optional, for extra flavor).
This combination makes for a complete and traditional Turkish meal, with the kebabs as the main dish complemented by refreshing salad and creamy garlic yogurt sauce. Enjoy your cooking!
