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Homemade Kebab

17/11/2023

I can guide you in preparing a homemade kebab with an Italian touch. The kebab is a dish of Middle Eastern origin that has conquered the world for its intense flavor and ease of consumption. The version I propose is based on the preparation of the meat and the accompaniment, which you can then insert in a sandwich, a piadina, or a wrap. Here’s how to do it:

Ingredients

  • 500 g of veal or lamb meat (or a mix of the two)
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 teaspoon of cumin
  • 1 teaspoon of ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon of paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon
  • Piadinas, pita bread, or wraps

For the side dish:

  • Green salad, tomatoes, onions
  • Greek yogurt
  • Fresh mint leaves (optional for an Italian variant)

Preparation

  1. Begin by chopping the meat very finely or asking your butcher to do it.
  2. Chop the onion and garlic and mix them with the meat.
  3. Add cumin, coriander, paprika, chili, salt, pepper, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
  4. Work everything until you get a homogeneous mixture. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least a couple of hours, better if overnight.
  5. Shape the meat mixture into a cylinder and thread it onto a long skewer. If you don’t have a rotisserie, you can cook the meat in the oven: place it on a grill with a pan underneath to collect the fats.
  6. Cook the meat cylinder in a preheated oven at 200 °C for about 30-40 minutes, turning it occasionally, until it is well browned.
  7. While the meat is in the oven, prepare the salad by slicing the green salad, tomatoes, and onions thinly. If desired, you can add some mint leaves for a fresh touch.
  8. Prepare a yogurt sauce by mixing Greek yogurt with a bit of lemon juice, salt, pepper, and chopped mint leaves.
  9. Once the meat is cooked, cut it into thin strips.
  10. Gently heat the chosen piadinas or bread.
  11. Arrange the meat strips on the chosen dough, add the salad, and dress with the yogurt sauce.
  12. Wrap everything up and serve the kebab while still warm.

Curiosity

The kebab is often served as street food around the world, but its origin is linked to the need to cook meat simply and quickly. In Italy, the kebab in piadina version is widespread, combining the tradition of Middle Eastern fast food with a classic of Italian cuisine.

Enjoy your meal!

Homemade Kebab