Kabab barg, Persian lamb skewers

The Kabab Barg is a Persian dish of marinated and grilled lamb or beef.

➡️The name literally means “Leaf Kebab” and refers to the shape of the meat pieces, which are cut thin and then skewered. 

➡️The meat is marinated in a mixture of onion, saffron, olive oil, pepper, and salt.

➡️It is very different from other kebabs because it uses a particularly delicate cut of meat, such as tenderloin, ribeye or sirloin.

➡️The traditional and preferred method for cooking the skewers is to use long metal skewers that are suspended directly over hot coals without a grill, so there is no cooking surface for the meat to stick to.

  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Cost: Medium
  • Rest time: 12 Hours
  • Preparation time: 15 Minutes
  • Portions: 8 Pieces
  • Cooking methods: Charcoal
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern
  • Seasonality: All seasons

Ingredients

  • 1.3 lbs lamb sirloin
  • 1 onion
  • 2 tbsps olive oil
  • 1 tsp saffron
  • to taste salt and pepper

Tools

  • 8 Skewers pieces

Steps

  • In a bowl, mix the grated onion, olive oil, saffron dissolved in 2 tablespoons of hot water, salt, and pepper.

    Trim the lamb sirloin, cut it into 2-inch lengths, open and flatten with the knife blade.
    Add the lamb strips and let them marinate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

    Thread the meat strips onto flat skewers, keeping them as flat as possible.
    Grill over charcoal without touching the grill for 6-8 minutes on each side, until desired doneness.


    Serve with basmati rice, grilled tomatoes, yogurt, and herbs.

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