What is beyti kebab? Beyti kebab is a Turkish speciality of seasoned minced lamb, grilled and then wrapped in thin lavash bread. First, cooks slice the wrap into neat rounds. Then they arrange them on the plate and top them […]
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What is barg kebab? Barg kebab is a classic Persian kebab of thin, tender fillet, marinated and grilled over charcoal. In Persian, “barg” means leaf, a nod to the thin, leaf-like slices of meat. First, cooks marinate the fillet in onion, […]
What is kuzu tandir? Kuzu tandir is a traditional Turkish dish of lamb slow-roasted until it falls off the bone. In Turkish, “kuzu” means lamb and “tandir” means a clay pit oven. First, cooks season the meat simply. Then they roast […]
What is kabsa? It is a fragrant Arabian rice dish of spiced rice cooked together with tender meat. Cooks simmer long-grain basmati with a warm blend of spices, tomato and dried lime, then fold in chicken or lamb. As a result, […]
What is mandi rice? Mandi rice is a fragrant Arabian dish of spiced rice and tender meat, famous for its gentle, smoky aroma. First, cooks slow-cook basmati rice with warm spices. Then they top it with meltingly soft chicken or lamb. […]
Turkish vs Persian cuisine — what really sets them apart? At first glance, the two look similar. Both grill kebabs, cook fragrant rice and share a love of fresh, generous food. However, they follow different traditions, and each has its own […]
What is a testi kebab? A testi kebab is a Turkish clay-jug kebab — a rich, slow-cooked stew of meat and vegetables sealed inside a clay pot. First, cooks bake the sealed jug over heat until the meat turns meltingly tender. […]
What is koobideh kebab? Koobideh kebab is Iran’s favourite kebab — a juicy skewer of seasoned minced meat, grilled over charcoal. First, cooks mix the meat with grated onion and simple spices. Then they press it by hand onto wide, flat […]
What is Adana kebab? It is a classic Turkish kebab of hand-minced lamb, red pepper and warm spices. First, a cook presses the meat onto a wide, flat skewer. Then they grill it slowly over glowing charcoal. The dish takes […]