{"id":"adana_kebap_e971cba0b2","slug":"adana-kebap","title":"Adana Kebap","description":"A classic Turkish minced meat kebab, traditionally made with lamb, tail fat, and spicy red peppers, grilled on wide flat skewers for a smoky and juicy finish.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":30,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":45,"activeMinutes":30},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"600g Lamb meat (fatty shoulder or rib)","name":"Lamb","quantity":600,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.3,"usUnit":"lb","form":"minced","notes":"shoulder or rib meat with high fat content","group":"meat","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"100g Lamb tail fat","name":"Lamb Tail Fat","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":3.5,"usUnit":"oz","form":"finely chopped","notes":"essential for authenticity and moisture","group":"meat","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 Red bell peppers","name":"Red Bell Pepper","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"finely chopped","notes":"Kapya peppers are preferred; must be drained of liquid","group":"produce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 tbsp Red chili flakes (Pul Biber)","name":"Red chili flakes","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"dried","notes":"Pul Biber or Aleppo pepper","group":"spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 tsp Salt","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"granulated","notes":"to taste","group":"spices","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Finely chop the red bell peppers using a knife or food processor. Place the chopped peppers in a sieve and squeeze firmly to remove all excess liquid. The mixture must be dry to prevent the meat from falling off the skewers.","group":"Preparation","title":"Finely chop the red bell peppers","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Mince the lamb meat and tail fat together using a large knife (zırh) or a meat grinder on a coarse setting. The fat should be evenly distributed throughout the meat.","group":"Preparation","title":"Mince the lamb meat and tail fat together","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a large bowl, combine the minced meat and fat, the dry chopped peppers, chili flakes, and salt. Knead the mixture for at least 5-10 minutes until the meat becomes tacky and forms a cohesive mass. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.","group":"Mixing","title":"Combine the minced meat and fat, the dry chopped peppers, chili flakes, and salt","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Mixing"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Wet your hands slightly with water. Take a handful of the meat mixture (about 150-175g) and thread it onto a wide, flat metal skewer. Press and squeeze the meat along the skewer to form a long, flat kebab with characteristic indentations from your fingers.","group":"Assembly","title":"Wet your hands slightly","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Grill over hot charcoal embers for about 3-4 minutes per side. Flip the skewers frequently to ensure even cooking and to catch the dripping fat with flatbread. The meat should be charred on the outside but juicy on the inside.","group":"Cooking","title":"Grill over hot charcoal embers","timerMinutes":8,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"}],"notes":"Using a 'Zırh' (a large curved knife) to hand-mince the meat provides the best texture. If you use a food processor, be careful not to over-process into a paste. Always use wide, flat metal skewers to help the meat stay on.","cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Turkish"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["grill"],"equipment":["flat metal skewers","charcoal grill","large knife or zırh"],"diet":["high_protein","low_carb","gluten_free"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"skewer","note":"4 large skewers"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The meat mixture can be prepared and kneaded a day in advance and kept in the fridge."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftover cooked meat in an airtight container.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat gently in a pan or oven to avoid drying out the meat."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fadana_kebap_e971cba0b2%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=53776a2d-7a75-4968-87a5-d0dec69ed532","imageAlt":"Adana Kebap — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["kebap","turkish cuisine","lamb","spicy","grilled meat"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Adana Kebap","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T01:46:50.884Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T01:46:50.884Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_93cd8cc1d5","slug":"foul-mudammas-egyptian-b0a2d1a5","title":"Quick Foul Mudammas with Canned Fava Beans","description":"A traditional Egyptian and Mediterranean breakfast staple made from slow-cooked fava beans, seasoned with garlic, lemon, and high-quality olive oil.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Egyptian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","mediterranean","high_protein","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_93cd8cc1d5%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=5f51ba9c-cd23-448e-9c6a-c10cf077e07d","imageAlt":"Quick Foul Mudammas with Canned Fava Beans — recipe cover","tags":["fava beans","egyptian breakfast","healthy","high protein","vegan"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":7,"stepCount":4},{"id":"recipe_e90a4fd311","slug":"kagianas","title":"Kagianas","description":"A traditional Greek breakfast delight featuring vine-ripened tomatoes and creamy feta cheese scrambled with fresh eggs for a Mediterranean start to your day.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Greek"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_e90a4fd311%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=b290bd3d-1e1d-42f8-8a20-bcfda19a5c6e","imageAlt":"Kagianas — recipe cover","tags":["eggs","tomato","feta","greek","mediterranean","healthy","quick"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":7,"stepCount":6},{"id":"menemen_a62c2fd7c2","slug":"menemen","title":"Menemen","description":"A classic Turkish breakfast dish consisting of eggs, tomatoes, and green peppers, traditionally served in a metal skillet with crusty bread.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Turkish"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","low_carb","gluten_free","mediterranean"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fmenemen_a62c2fd7c2%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=e9e71400-16af-40b7-bac9-bd5fd60261a7","imageAlt":"Menemen — recipe cover","tags":["turkish breakfast","eggs","tomatoes","vegetarian","healthy","quick"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":7,"stepCount":5}]}