Persian Kebabs Recipe

Kebabs are eaten throughout the Middle East and almost always cooked over a wood or charcoal fire. There are many variations; this particular recipe, Kabab Bahrg, comes from Iran and many restaurants serve only this dish.

Ingredients

  • beef fillets or lean lamb - 450g/1lb
  • tomatoes - 4-6, halved
  • saffron stands - 2-3
  • black pepper and salt
  • butter - 15ml/1 tbsp, melted
  • large onion - 1, grated
  • rice - to serve

Method

  • Remove any excess fat from the meat and cut the meat into strips.
  • Soak the saffron in boiling water, then pour into a small bowl and mix with the onion.
  • Add the mix into the meat and stir a few times so the meat is coated. Cover loosely with clear film and leave to marinate overnight in the fridge.
  • Season the meat with pepper and salt then thread on to flat skewers, aligning the strips in neat rows. Thread the tomatoes on to two separate skewers.
  • Grill the tomatoes and kebabs over hot charcoal for 10-12 minutes. basting with butter and turning occasionally.
  • Serve with rice. Serves 4.

 

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