Onion Kebabs (Sogar Kebab)

Name: Onion Kebabs (Sogar Kebab)
Cuisine: Turkey
Ingredients: 12 small (1-inch) onions or shallots, peeled and cut in half through the stem end; 1½ pounds finely chopped ground lamb; 12 small (1-inch) onions or shallots, peeled and cut in half through the stem end; 1½ teaspoons Coarse salt (kosher or sea); 1½ teaspoons Coarse salt (kosher or sea); ½ teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper; 1½ teaspoons Coarse salt (kosher or sea); 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses (narsharab, see Just the Facts here); ½ teaspoon ground cumin (optional)

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Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

Planet Barbecue

By Steven Raichlen

Published 2010

About

One of the most popular grilled dishes in Turkey, sogar kebabs are made with a small onion that looks like a shallot. You can use either pearl onions or shallots. Traditionally the grilled onions are stewed in a covered metal dish with narsharab (pomegranate molasses) for a few minutes before serving. To make the kebabs you’ll need:

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Asia
Turkey
Main course
Gluten-free
Mediterranean

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