Persian Street Vendor Kebabs
You don't have to wait for a food truck anymore to get some flavorful Persian goodies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup grated onion about 2 medium
- 10 tbsp dry breadcrumbs
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 lb ground turkey breast
- 1 1/2 lb ground lamb
- 1/8 tsp saffron threads
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- cooking spray
- 1/4 tsp ground sumac
- 1/2 cup plain fat-free Greek-style yogurt
- 2 tsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/8 tsp ground red pepper
Instructions
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Place grated onion in a sieve over a large bowl for 30 minutes, pressing occasionally to squeeze out excess liquid. Discard liquid.
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Prepare grill to medium-high heat.
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Combine onion, breadcrumbs, and next 8 ingredients (through lamb) in a large bowl; stir until well blended. Divide meat mixture into 40 equal portions, shaping each into a 3 x 1–inch rectangle. Thread 4 pieces onto each of 10 (12-inch) skewers.
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Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add saffron to pan; cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant, stirring constantly. Crush saffron in a small bowl; stir in oil.
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Place kebabs on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 8 minutes or until done, turning after 5 minutes. Place kebabs on a platter. Brush oil mixture evenly over kebabs. Sprinkle kebabs evenly with sumac. Combine yogurt and remaining ingredients in a small bowl; stir until well blended. Serve kebabs with yogurt sauce.