Adana vs Hatay Kebab Discover the Street Food Secrets of Turkey’s Most Iconic Grilled Dishes

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

red bell pepper

🥗Healthier: yellow bell pepper

💰Cheaper: green bell pepper

Yellow bell peppers are slightly sweeter, while green ones are less expensive.

flatbreads

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pita

💰Cheaper: tortillas

Whole wheat pita adds fiber, while tortillas are often cheaper.

Prepare the kebab mixture by mincing lamb meat and tail fat with a large cleaver-like cutting tool called zer, adding salt, red pepper flakes, and optionally red capia pepper.

Mix and knead all ingredients thoroughly in a large tray.

Shape the kebab mixture on lightly oiled baking paper, pressing it into a circular shape.

Cook the kebab on a preheated special iron plate powered by gas, ensuring even heat distribution for balanced cooking.

Once browned, wrap the kebab in slightly heated flatbreads, adding chopped onions and parsley on top.

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