Lula Kebab, Garlic Yogurt Sauce, and Sumac Onion Salad

Lula Kebab (Luleh / Adana Style)

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Ingredients:

1 lb ground lamb

1 lb ground beef (80/20 or higher fat)

2 small or 1 large onion

4 tbsp garlic paste or 6-8 cloves garlic, minced

½ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

2 tsp ground coriander

2 tsp ground cumin

1½ tsp sumac, plus extra for garnish

1½ tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp paprika or Aleppo pepper

1 tbsp baking soda

2 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions:

1. Pulse 2 small or 1 large onion in a food processor until finely minced, then squeeze out the liquid and save

   4 tbsp of the onion juice for later.

2. In a large mixing bowl, add 1 lb ground lamb, 1 lb ground beef, the squeezed onion pulp, and the 4 tbsp

   reserved onion juice.

3. Add 4 tbsp garlic paste or 6-8 minced garlic cloves, ½ cup chopped cilantro, 2 tsp ground coriander, 2 tsp

   ground cumin, 1½ tsp sumac, 1½ tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tbsp baking soda, and 2 tbsp

   olive oil.

4. Knead the mixture by hand for 8-10 minutes until it becomes sticky and pulls away from the sides of the

   bowl.

5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight if possible.

6. Wet your hands and shape the mixture onto flat skewers, keeping them about ½ inch thick if using ½ inch

   skewers, or thicker on 1 inch skewers.

   Lula Kebab, Garlic Yogurt Sauce, and Sumac Onion Salad

7. Preheat your grill on high heat with the lid closed for 10-15 minutes.

8. Turn the burners to medium or medium-low to prevent burning.

9. Place the skewers on your skewer rack to cook elevated above the grates.

10. Rotate the skewers occasionally and grill for 8-12 minutes until fully cooked and lightly charred.

11. Sprinkle with extra sumac before serving.