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🍢 Kebab Recipes

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Azerbaijani · Kebabs
Lavash Kebab (Lavaş Kebab) — Azerbaijani Ground Lamb Kebab on Flatbread
Lavash kebab is a beloved Azerbaijani-style minced lamb kebab, grilled for smoky depth and served wrapped in soft lavash with herbs and onions. It’s a street-food favorite across the Caucasus, balancing juicy meat, sumac tang, and fresh greens.
37 min 4 765 cal

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Tike Kebab — Azerbaijani Cubed Lamb Shish Kebab - authentic azerbaijani recipe

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Azerbaijani · Kebabs

Tike Kebab (Tikə Kəbab) — Azerbaijani Cubed Lamb Shish Kebab

Tike Kebab is a beloved Azerbaijani shish kebab of marinated lamb cubes grilled over hot coals. Traditionally paired with sumac onions and lavash, it showcases the region’s love of smoke, saffron, and simple, high-quality meat.

37 min 4 520 cal

Tabriz Lule Kebab — Azerbaijani-Style Ground Lamb Skewers - authentic azerbaijani recipe

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Azerbaijani · Kebabs

Tabriz Lule Kebab (کباب لوله تبریز) — Azerbaijani-Style Ground Lamb Skewers

Tabriz-style lule kebab is a beloved Azerbaijani-influenced specialty from Iran’s northwest, known for finely minced lamb, grated onion, and a gentle saffron aroma. It’s traditionally grilled over charcoal and served with lavash, sumac, and grilled tomatoes.

47 min 4 520 cal

Lavash Durum — Azerbaijani Lamb Wrap in Thin Lavash - authentic azerbaijani recipe

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Azerbaijani · Kebabs

Lavash Durum (Lavaş Dürüm) — Azerbaijani Lamb Wrap in Thin Lavash

Lavash durum is a beloved street-style wrap across Azerbaijan, pairing spiced lamb with herbs and sharp sumac onion. Rolled in soft lavash, it reflects the region’s love of fresh greens, grilled meats, and bright, tangy accents.

40 min 4 690 cal

Lüle Kebab — Azerbaijani Charcoal Lamb Kebab Wrapped in Lavash - authentic azerbaijani recipe

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Azerbaijani · Kebabs

Lüle Kebab (Lülə Kabab) — Azerbaijani Charcoal Lamb Kebab Wrapped in Lavash

Lüle kebab is a beloved Azerbaijani charcoal-grilled minced lamb kebab, prized for its smoky aroma and juicy, springy texture. Traditionally shaped on wide skewers and served with thin lavash, it’s a staple of family picnics and ocakbaşı-style grilling.

37 min 4 741 cal

Shawarma Djaj — Lebanese Chicken Shawarma with Toum - authentic lebanese recipe

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Lebanese · Kebabs

Shawarma Djaj (شاورما دجاج) — Lebanese Chicken Shawarma with Toum

Shawarma djaj is a beloved Lebanese street food of warmly spiced chicken, traditionally roasted on a vertical spit and sliced thin. This home version uses a powerful marinade and a hot pan or oven to mimic the classic char, served with toum garlic sauce.

45 min 4 705 cal

Arayes — Lebanese Grilled Pita Stuffed with Spiced Lamb - authentic lebanese recipe

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Lebanese · Kebabs

Arayes (عرایس) — Lebanese Grilled Pita Stuffed with Spiced Lamb

Arayes are a beloved Levantine street-food: pita pockets stuffed with seasoned meat, then grilled until crisp outside and juicy within. This Lebanese version leans on warm spices, parsley, and lemon for a bright, savory bite.

32 min 4 610 cal

Kafta Mashwiyeh — Lebanese Charcoal-Grilled Spiced Meat Skewers - authentic lebanese recipe

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Lebanese · Kebabs

Kafta Mashwiyeh (كفتة مشوية) — Lebanese Charcoal-Grilled Spiced Meat Skewers

Kafta Mashwiyeh is a beloved Lebanese grill staple: minced meat kneaded with parsley, onion, and warm spices, then cooked over charcoal for smoky depth. It’s commonly served at family gatherings with pita, toum, and bright salads.

37 min 4 430 cal

Kabab-e Chopan Murgh — Afghan Grilled Chicken Chops with Herbs - authentic afghan recipe

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Afghan · Kebabs

Kabab-e Chopan Murgh (کباب چوپان مرغ) — Afghan Grilled Chicken Chops with Herbs

Kabab-e Chopan Murgh is an Afghan-style grilled chicken kebab built on yogurt, herbs, and warm spices. It’s a backyard-grill favorite, often served with naan, chutney, and crisp onions for a bright, smoky meal.

43 min 4 430 cal

Kabab-e Degi — Afghan Pan-Fried Lamb Kebab with Tomato-Onion Gravy - authentic afghan recipe

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Afghan · Kebabs

Kabab-e Degi (کباب دیگی) — Afghan Pan-Fried Lamb Kebab with Tomato-Onion Gravy

Kabab-e Degi is a beloved Afghan home-style kebab cooked in a pan, where lamb patties simmer in a fragrant tomato-onion gravy. It delivers the comfort of kebab without a grill, and is often served with rice and fresh herbs.

65 min 4 520 cal

Chapli Kebab — Afghan Spiced Flat Meat Patties - authentic afghan recipe

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Afghan · Kebabs

Chapli Kebab (کباب چپلی) — Afghan Spiced Flat Meat Patties

Chapli kebab is a beloved street-food patty from Afghanistan and the Pashtun belt, prized for its wide, flat shape and bold spice. Traditionally pan-fried for a crisp edge, it’s served hot with naan, onions, and bright chutneys.

43 min 6 430 cal

Shinwari Karahi — Afghan Frontier-Style Lamb Karahi - authentic afghan recipe

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Afghan · Kebabs

Shinwari Karahi (کڑاہی) — Afghan Frontier-Style Lamb Karahi

Shinwari Karahi is a frontier classic from the Afghan–Pakistan borderlands, prized for minimal spices and maximum meat flavor. Lamb is seared in a hot karahi, then finished with tomatoes, green chiles, and ginger for a clean, smoky, restaurant-style gravy.

75 min 4 640 cal

Tantuni — Turkish Spiced Beef Wrap from Mersin - authentic turkish recipe

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Turkish · Kebabs

Tantuni (طنطوني) — Turkish Spiced Beef Wrap from Mersin

Tantuni is Mersin’s iconic street-food wrap: finely sliced beef quickly sautéed with paprika, cumin, and a bright hit of lemon. It’s traditionally served in lavash with sumac onions, parsley, and crisp pickles for a hot-cold contrast.

45 min 4 640 cal

Testi Kebab — Turkish Pottery Kebab Slow-Cooked in a Sealed Clay Jug - authentic turkish recipe

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Turkish · Kebabs

Testi Kebab (Testi Kebabı) — Turkish Pottery Kebab Slow-Cooked in a Sealed Clay Jug

Testi kebab is a celebrated Central Anatolian specialty where lamb and vegetables slow-cook inside a sealed clay jug, concentrating juices into a rich, aromatic stew. Traditionally cracked open at the table, it’s both dinner and theater, especially in Cappadocia.

180 min 6 520 cal

Pistachio Kebab — Gaziantep-style ground lamb kebab with pistachios - authentic turkish recipe

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Turkish · Kebabs

Pistachio Kebab (فستقلی کباب) — Gaziantep-style ground lamb kebab with pistachios

From Gaziantep’s kebab culture, pistachio kebab pairs rich lamb with the region’s prized Antep pistachios. It’s traditionally grilled over charcoal and served with lavash, sumac onions, and roasted peppers for a smoky, nutty bite.

37 min 4 636 cal

Arnavut Ciğeri — Turkish Albanian-Style Fried Liver with Onions - authentic turkish recipe

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Turkish · Kebabs

Arnavut Ciğeri (Arnavut Ciğeri) — Turkish Albanian-Style Fried Liver with Onions

Arnavut Ciğeri is a beloved Turkish meze of crisp-fried liver cubes served with sumac onions and parsley. Popular in Istanbul taverns, it balances rich offal with bright, acidic garnishes for a classic hot-and-cold contrast.

37 min 4 520 cal

Turkish Köfte — Grilled Spiced Meatballs with Sumac Onion - authentic turkish recipe

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Turkish · Kebabs

Turkish Köfte (Köfte) — Grilled Spiced Meatballs with Sumac Onion

Köfte are beloved Turkish grilled meatballs, seasoned with warm spices and herbs, then cooked over high heat for a smoky crust. This version is inspired by classic street-style köfte served with sumac onions and flatbread.

32 min 4 520 cal

İçli Köfte — Crispy stuffed bulgur meatballs with spiced lamb - authentic turkish recipe

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Turkish · Kebabs

İçli Köfte (İçli Köfte) — Crispy stuffed bulgur meatballs with spiced lamb

İçli Köfte is a beloved Turkish specialty: a thin bulgur shell wrapped around a fragrant minced-meat filling, then fried until crisp. It’s served at family gatherings and holidays, especially across southeastern Anatolia and Levant-influenced regions.

95 min 12 285 cal

Ali Nazik Kebab — Turkish smoky eggplant-yogurt with lamb kebab - authentic turkish recipe

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Turkish · Kebabs

Ali Nazik Kebab (علی نازیک کباب) — Turkish smoky eggplant-yogurt with lamb kebab

Ali Nazik is a celebrated dish from Gaziantep, pairing fire-roasted eggplant folded into garlicky yogurt with sizzling lamb and Aleppo pepper butter. It balances smoke, tang, and rich meat in a classic southeastern Turkish style.

55 min 4 640 cal

Beyti Kebab — Turkish minced lamb kebab wrapped in lavash with yogurt and tomato butter - authentic turkish recipe

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Turkish · Kebabs

Beyti Kebab (Beyti Kebabı) — Turkish minced lamb kebab wrapped in lavash with yogurt and tomato butter

Beyti Kebab is a beloved Turkish restaurant classic: spiced minced lamb shaped on skewers, wrapped in lavash, then sliced and served with garlicky yogurt and tomato-butter sauce. It’s associated with Istanbul’s kebab culture and the famous Beyti Güler style of presentation.

55 min 4 780 cal

Saj Ichi — Azerbaijani Mixed Grill on a Sajj Plate - authentic azerbaijani recipe

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Azerbaijani · Kebabs

Saj Ichi (Saj İçI) — Azerbaijani Mixed Grill on a Sajj Plate

Saj Ichi is a celebratory Azerbaijani mixed grill cooked on a domed saj iron, where meat, potatoes, and vegetables sear quickly and mingle with fragrant spices. It is often served family-style straight from the sizzling plate, with herbs and flatbread for sharing.

60 min 4 760 cal

Lula Kebab — Azerbaijani Ground Lamb Skewers with Sumac - authentic azerbaijani recipe

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Azerbaijani · Kebabs

Lula Kebab (Lülə Kabab) — Azerbaijani Ground Lamb Skewers with Sumac

Lula kebab is a beloved Azerbaijani street-food classic: seasoned ground lamb molded onto skewers and grilled until smoky and juicy. Served with sumac, onions, and lavash, it reflects the Caucasus love of fire-cooked meat and bright, tangy garnishes.

37 min 4 517 cal

Shish Tawook — Lebanese Garlic-Marinated Chicken Skewers - authentic lebanese recipe

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Lebanese · Kebabs

Shish Tawook (شيش طاووق) — Lebanese Garlic-Marinated Chicken Skewers

Shish Tawook is a beloved Lebanese grill classic: chicken marinated in garlic, lemon, and yogurt for tenderness and bright flavor. It’s commonly served with toum, pickles, and warm pita at family gatherings and street-side grills.

37 min 4 410 cal

Kibbeh — Lebanese Bulgur and Lamb Croquettes - authentic lebanese recipe

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Lebanese · Kebabs

Kibbeh (كبة) — Lebanese Bulgur and Lamb Croquettes

Kibbeh is a beloved Lebanese classic made from bulgur and spiced lamb, shaped into torpedoes and fried until crisp. It’s a staple for family gatherings and mezze spreads, showcasing warm spices, onions, and pine nuts.

85 min 6 520 cal

🍢 Kebab Recipes

Lavash Kebab (Lavaş Kebab) — Azerbaijani Ground Lamb Kebab on Flatbread

Tike Kebab (Tikə Kəbab) — Azerbaijani Cubed Lamb Shish Kebab

Tabriz Lule Kebab (کباب لوله تبریز) — Azerbaijani-Style Ground Lamb Skewers

Lavash Durum (Lavaş Dürüm) — Azerbaijani Lamb Wrap in Thin Lavash

Lüle Kebab (Lülə Kabab) — Azerbaijani Charcoal Lamb Kebab Wrapped in Lavash

Shawarma Djaj (شاورما دجاج) — Lebanese Chicken Shawarma with Toum

Arayes (عرایس) — Lebanese Grilled Pita Stuffed with Spiced Lamb

Kafta Mashwiyeh (كفتة مشوية) — Lebanese Charcoal-Grilled Spiced Meat Skewers

Kabab-e Chopan Murgh (کباب چوپان مرغ) — Afghan Grilled Chicken Chops with Herbs

Kabab-e Degi (کباب دیگی) — Afghan Pan-Fried Lamb Kebab with Tomato-Onion Gravy

Chapli Kebab (کباب چپلی) — Afghan Spiced Flat Meat Patties

Shinwari Karahi (کڑاہی) — Afghan Frontier-Style Lamb Karahi

Tantuni (طنطوني) — Turkish Spiced Beef Wrap from Mersin

Testi Kebab (Testi Kebabı) — Turkish Pottery Kebab Slow-Cooked in a Sealed Clay Jug

Pistachio Kebab (فستقلی کباب) — Gaziantep-style ground lamb kebab with pistachios

Arnavut Ciğeri (Arnavut Ciğeri) — Turkish Albanian-Style Fried Liver with Onions

Turkish Köfte (Köfte) — Grilled Spiced Meatballs with Sumac Onion

İçli Köfte (İçli Köfte) — Crispy stuffed bulgur meatballs with spiced lamb

Ali Nazik Kebab (علی نازیک کباب) — Turkish smoky eggplant-yogurt with lamb kebab

Beyti Kebab (Beyti Kebabı) — Turkish minced lamb kebab wrapped in lavash with yogurt and tomato butter

Saj Ichi (Saj İçI) — Azerbaijani Mixed Grill on a Sajj Plate

Lula Kebab (Lülə Kabab) — Azerbaijani Ground Lamb Skewers with Sumac

Shish Tawook (شيش طاووق) — Lebanese Garlic-Marinated Chicken Skewers

Kibbeh (كبة) — Lebanese Bulgur and Lamb Croquettes