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Kabab Halabi

Cultural Context

Kabab Halabi hails from Aleppo, Syria, a city renowned for its rich culinary heritage. Traditionally enjoyed during festive occasions and gatherings, this dish highlights the region's love for grilled meats and aromatic spices. Its popularity has transcended borders, inspiring variations across the Middle East and beyond, often served with fresh vegetables and tangy sauces.

SyrianSYmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 kg beef mince
1 kg lamb mince
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cardamom
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 brown onion
1 red capsicum
2 tbsp olive oil
4 crushed garlic cloves
2 cans crushed tomatoes (2*400g can)

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

pomegranate molasses

🥗Healthier: balsamic vinegar

💰Cheaper: honey

Balsamic vinegar offers acidity, while honey provides sweetness.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: chopped walnuts

Sunflower seeds are more affordable and provide a similar crunch.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is thicker and higher in protein, while sour cream is more accessible.

1

Mix beef or lamb mince with salt, nutmeg, ground cloves, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, black pepper, ground cumin, ground coriander, and crushed garlic in a bowl.

2

Add thinly sliced brown onion and red capsicum to the mixture and combine well.

3

Form the mixture into elongated patties or kebabs.

4

Drizzle olive oil over the kebabs and let marinate for a while.

5

Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

6

Place the kebabs on the grill and cook until browned and cooked through.

7

Serve the kebabs with crushed tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.

Cooking Techniques

mixinggrillingmarinating

Equipment Needed

grillmixing bowlgrill pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

halal

Allergens

nutsdairy

Also Known As

Aleppo KebabKebab Halab

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