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Shami

Cultural Context

Shami, a beloved dish in Persian cuisine, is thought to have origins dating back centuries, often enjoyed during festive occasions. Traditionally made with ground meat and chickpeas, it reflects the resourcefulness of Persian cooks who transformed simple ingredients into flavorful meals. Today, Shami is popular not only in Iran but also in various Middle Eastern countries, with regional adaptations making it a versatile dish enjoyed by many.

PersianIRmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
ground meat
chickpeas
onion
garlic
ginger
spices
parsley
egg
bread crumbs
salt
pepper
lemon juice
oil
water

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Lean turkey reduces fat content while ground chicken is often less expensive.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Lentils are lower in calories and split peas are usually cheaper.

spices

🥗Healthier: herbs

💰Cheaper: seasoning blends

Herbs provide flavor with fewer calories, while seasoning blends can be cost-effective.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal is a healthier binding agent, and aquafaba is a vegan substitute.

1

Soak chickpeas in water overnight.

2

Drain and rinse soaked chickpeas.

3

Boil chickpeas in water until tender, about 30 minutes.

4

In a skillet, sauté chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.

5

Add minced garlic and ginger, cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

6

Combine cooked chickpeas, sautéed onion mixture, and ground meat in a food processor.

7

Pulse until a smooth mixture forms, scraping down sides as needed.

8

Add spices, parsley, and lemon juice; blend until well combined.

9

Form the mixture into patties or kebabs.

10

Coat each patty in bread crumbs for a crispy exterior.

11

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat until shimmering.

12

Fry patties until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.

13

Remove from pan and drain on paper towels before serving.

Cooking Techniques

soakingsautéingblendingformingfrying

Equipment Needed

large bowlskilletfood processorfrying panpaper towels

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

egg

Also Known As

Shami KebabShami Kabab

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