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Cherry Kebab

Cultural Context

Cherry Kebab, originating from Syria, showcases the region's love for grilling and vibrant flavors. Traditionally enjoyed during summer gatherings, this dish combines the sweetness of cherries with savory lamb, creating a delightful contrast. It's a popular choice for outdoor barbecues and has inspired variations in neighboring countries, where fruits are often incorporated into meat dishes for added depth.

SyrianSYmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup tinned cherries
1 cup fresh cherries
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1 medium onion
1 lb minced lamb
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup pine nuts
for serving Arabic flatbread
2 tablespoons lemon juice

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

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: coriander

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Coriander adds a different flavor profile and dried parsley is more economical.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Zucchini is lower in calories and carrots are often less expensive.

1

Chop parsley and caramelize onions in a pan.

2

Mix minced lamb with caramelized onions, parsley, salt, black pepper, and a homemade spice mix (seven spices).

3

Form the mixture into meatballs using hands.

4

Drizzle a little olive oil over the meatballs.

5

In a separate pot, mash tinned cherries and fresh cherries together with pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, cinnamon, salt, and pepper, then let it simmer.

6

Half-cook the meatballs in the oven, then add them to the cherry sauce to complete cooking.

7

Toast pine nuts in a pan.

8

Cut Arabic flatbread into triangles for serving.

9

Serve the cherry kebab with the cherry sauce, garnished with parsley and toasted pine nuts.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Equipment Needed

grillskewersmixing bowl

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Kebab Al-KharroufCherry Skewers

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