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كباب حلبي, Kabab recipe, Syrian, Aleppo kabab recipe, moist and flavorful, with garlic sauce recipe.

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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
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup Greek full fat yogurt
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1 cup chopped onions
1 tablespoon chili paste
1 lb minced meat (beef and lamb)
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1 medium tomato
1 medium onion
4 pieces bread

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

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

Peel garlic and add a pinch of salt and a bit of vegetable oil, then mix in a mixer.

2

Add olive oil and juice of a full lemon to the mixture and continue mixing until smooth.

3

Add a large spoon of Greek full fat yogurt to the garlic mixture to create a garlic paste.

4

In a large bowl, combine chopped parsley, chopped onions, salt, and a spoon of chili paste with a bit of olive oil and mix well.

5

Add minced meat (beef and lamb or beef and pork), chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and chili paste to the mixture and mix by hand.

6

Set the meat mixture aside in a cool place for about half an hour.

7

Sprinkle skewers, tomato, and onion with sugar and salt and set aside.

8

Barbecue the onions and tomatoes first.

9

Place the kebabs on the fire and wait for them to cook.

10

Prepare the platter with garlic paste, bread, kebabs, and the barbecued tomatoes and onions.

11

Serve the kebabs with the garlic sauce and enjoy.

Cooking Techniques

mixinggrillingmarinating

Equipment Needed

grillmixing bowlskewersgrill pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

nutsdairy

Also Known As

Aleppo KebabKebab Halab

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