A charcoal-grilled classic from Adana in southern Türkiye, shaping spicy minced meat with tail fat onto wide skewers and serving it sizzling with lavash and charred vegetables.
30 min prep 35 min cook
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Mix the mince, tail fat, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, cumin, and crushed garlic in a deep bowl.
Knead for at least 15 minutes. The mixture should become sticky like a dough.
💡 Tip: Yoğurma süresi lezzet için çok önemli.
Rest it in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
With wet hands, wrap the mixture around wide skewers.
Cook over barbecue embers or on a grill for 15-20 minutes, turning often.
💡 Tip: Knead the mince for at least 15 minutes until it turns sticky. Keep your hands wet while shaping it onto the skewers.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with lavash, roasted tomatoes, peppers, and onion salad.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~380
kcal calories
28
g protein
5
g carbs
28
g fat
0.8g
Sugar
2.6g
Fiber
1249.1mg
Sodium
12.7g
Saturated fat
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.
Very filling, for a really hungry day
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