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Adana Recipe

Name: Turkish Delights Adana Recipe
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 500 grams ground beef; 500 grams ground lamb; 1 medium onion, grated; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 tsp cumin powder; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 2 tbs fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tbs olive oil; 6 pieces skewers; 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped; 1 medium red onion, finely chopped; 1 medium green pepper, finely chopped; 2 tbs fresh parsley, chopped; 2 tbs lemon juice; 2 tbs olive oil; 1 to taste salt; 1 to taste black pepper; 400 grams yogurt; 1 medium cucumber, grated; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tbs olive oil; 1 tbs dill, chopped; 1 to taste salt; 1 to taste black pepper

Inspired by Turkish Delight

Time1h

Serves6

Spiced ground beef & lamb skewer, with ezme and cacik

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Ingredients

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For the Adana Skewers

1 1/8 lb (500 grams) ground beef

1 1/8 lb (500 grams) ground lamb

1 medium onion, grated

3 cloves Garlic, minced

1 tsp Red pepper flakes

1 tsp Cumin powder

1 tsp Watkins paprika

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

2 tbs Fresh parsley, chopped

1 tbs olive oil

6 pieces metal skewers

For the Ezme

2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped

1 medium red onion, finely chopped

1 medium green pepper, finely chopped

2 tbs Fresh parsley, chopped

2 tbs ReaLemon lemon juice

2 tbs olive oil

1 to taste Celtic sea salt

1 to taste black pepper

For the Cacik

14 1/8 oz (400 grams) Yogurt

1 medium cucumber, grated

1 clove Garlic, minced

1 tbs olive oil

1 tbs dill, chopped

1 to taste Celtic sea salt

1 to taste black pepper

Method

Preparing the Adana Skewers

Mix the Meats

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground lamb, grated onion, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, chopped parsley, and olive oil. Mix well until thoroughly combined.

Shape and Skewer

Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and mold each portion onto a skewer, pressing firmly to adhere the meat to the skewer.

Chill

Place the skewers in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to help them hold their shape while cooking.

Making the Ezme

Combine Ingredients

In a bowl, mix the finely chopped tomatoes, red onion, green pepper, chopped parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.

Preparing the Cacik

Mix Cacik Ingredients

In a bowl, combine the yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, chopped dill, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.

Grilling the Skewers

Preheat Grill

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Grill the Skewers

Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the meat is cooked through and slightly charred.

Serving

Plate and Serve

Serve the Adana skewers hot with a side of ezme and cacik.

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