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Beyti Sarma
Medium 55 min~610 kcal 9/10
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Cypriot Sheftalia Kebab
A Cypriot grill of beef and lamb mince wrapped in lamb caul fat with onion, parsley, and warm spices.
Medium⏱️ 48 min📖 1 min readServes 4~480 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
30 min prep 18 min cook
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 48 min- Prep30 min
- Cooking18 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 450 g Ground beef
- 250 g Ground lamb
- 180 g Lamb caul fat
- 1 Onion
- 0.5 bunch Parsley
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Cumin
- 0.3 tsp(~1.5 ml) Allspice
- 1.2 dessert spoon(~12 ml) Salt
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the lamb caul fat in warm water and lemon juice for 10 minutes, then drain.
10 min10:00 - 2
Grate the onion and squeeze out its juice, then finely chop the parsley.
- 3
Knead the ground beef, ground lamb, onion, parsley, cumin, allspice, salt, and black pepper for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 4
Take large walnut-size pieces of the mixture and shape them into short meatballs.
- 5
Cut the caul fat into rectangles large enough to wrap the meatballs.
- 6
Wrap each meatball in caul fat and arrange seam side down.
- 7
Grill the kebabs over medium heat for 14 minutes, turning until browned.
14 min14:00 - 8
Remove from the grill, rest for 4 minutes, and serve hot.
4 min04:00
💡 Tip: Soak the caul fat in warm lemon water for 10 minutes and press it dry in your palm; if it stays too wet, the kebab steams on the grill instead of browning.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve seftali kebab hot with roasted tomatoes, onion salad, parsley, and lemon.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~480
kcal calories
31
g protein
8
g carbs
36
g fat
Protein 26%Carbs 7%Fat 67%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Cypriot Sheftalia Kebab make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Cypriot Sheftalia Kebab take?
Prep 30 minutes, cooking 18 minutes; 48 minutes in total.Is Cypriot Sheftalia Kebab difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Cypriot Sheftalia Kebab have?
Approximately 480 kcal per serving. Protein: 31g, carbs: 8g, fat: 36g.Is Cypriot Sheftalia Kebab allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.How many ingredients does Cypriot Sheftalia Kebab need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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