Adana Kebab Recipe

Ingredients for Adana Kebab

• Ground Lamb
• Ground Veal
• Olive Oil
• Salted Butter
• Red Bell Pepper
• Yellow Onion
• Garlic Cloves
• Yogurt
• Red Onions
• 2 tbsp sumac
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Pita Bread
• Red Pepper Flakes
• Ground Coriander
• Cumin
• Black Pepper
• Kosher Salt

How to Make Adana Kebab

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 lb ground lamb and 1/2 lb ground veal.
2. Add 1/2 cup finely minced bell peppers (any color) and 1/2 cup finely minced onion.
3. Stir in 2 tbsp Adana kebab spice blend (recipe below), 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 4 hours).
5. In a separate small bowl, combine 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion, 2 tbsp sumac, and the juice of 1 lemon. Cover and refrigerate.
6. Gently shape the marinated meat mixture into 6-inch long, 2-inch wide kebabs. (You should get about 6-8 kebabs).
7. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Place kebabs on the hot grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through and slightly spongy to the touch.
8. While kebabs are grilling, warm pita bread.
9. Place cooked kebabs inside warm pita bread.
10. Top generously with yogurt sauce (recipe below) and the prepared red onion and sumac mixture.
11. Serve immediately with a side of Turkish pilaf (optional).