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Kokoreç

Cultural Context

Kokoreç is a beloved street food originating from Turkey, particularly popular in Istanbul. Traditionally made from lamb intestines and offal, it reflects the resourcefulness of Turkish cuisine, utilizing parts of the animal often overlooked. Served hot, it's a favorite among locals and visitors alike, often enjoyed late at night. Today, variations exist with different meats and spices, showcasing its adaptability and global appeal.

TurkishTRmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb lamb intestines
0.5 lb lamb offal
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon oregano
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 pieces warm bread
1/4 cup parsley
1/2 onion
1 medium tomato
1 teaspoon sumac
1 teaspoon chili flakes

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

lamb intestines

🥗Healthier: chicken intestines

💰Cheaper: pork intestines

Chicken intestines offer a leaner option, while pork is more accessible.

lamb offal

🥗Healthier: beef offal

💰Cheaper: chicken liver

Beef offal is a healthier alternative, and chicken liver is more budget-friendly.

1

The master carefully cleans the lamb intestines.

2

Stuff the lamb intestines with pieces of fat and meat mixed with spices.

3

Skewer the stuffed intestines tightly and place them over the charcoal grill.

4

As the intestines cook, they turn golden brown and the fat sizzles over the fire.

5

Once cooked, remove the intestines from the grill and place them on a cutting board.

6

Finely chop the grilled intestines and add plenty of thyme, cumin, and crushed red pepper.

7

Serve the chopped mixture between warm bread.

Cooking Techniques

cleaningstuffinggrillingslicing

Equipment Needed

grillmixing bowlknifecutting boardkitchen twine

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

KokorechKokorec

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