🍽️Kebab

Citrus-Ginger Beef Skewer Kebab (Kebab Choobi)

Name: Citrus-Ginger Beef Skewer Kebab (Kebab Choobi)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Kebab
Ingredients: ½ tablespoon crushed peppercorns; ½ tablespoon grated garlic; 2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger; 2 tablespoons finely grated orange zest; 4 spring onions, finely chopped; 1 red pepper, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons honey; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 150 ml vegetable oil; 75 ml sesame oil; Salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 700 g beef fillet; 16 cherry tomatoes; 16 fresh bay leaves; 16 small mushrooms; 8 thin wooden skewers

"Transform tender beef fillet into a sensory masterpiece with a vibrant citrus-ginger marinade that brings the fire of the Silk Road to your grill."

Prep:30 min

Cook:45 min

LevelMedium

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● Ingredients

½ tablespoon crushed peppercorns
½ tablespoon grated garlic
2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger
2 tablespoons finely grated orange zest
4 spring onions, finely chopped
1 red pepper, finely chopped
2 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons soy sauce
150 ml vegetable oil
75 ml sesame oil
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
700 g beef fillet
16 cherry tomatoes
16 fresh bay leaves
16 small mushrooms
8 thin wooden skewers

🌱 Dairy-free🌱 Nut-free🌱 High-Protein⚡ Medium

❤️Health68%

😋Taste94%

🥳Joy88%

👨‍🍳Difficulty45/100

📜 The Story

Kebab Choobi, literally meaning 'wooden kebab' in Persian, represents a rustic style of skewered cooking traditionally found in regional street food markets. This specific iteration incorporates a fusion of Silk Road aromatics like ginger and orange zest, reflecting the historical exchange of spices between Central Asia and the Far East.

🧬 Flavor DNA

🍋Sour

4/10

🧂Salty

6/10

🌶️Spicy

4/10

🍯Sweet

5/10

🍄umami

9/10

☕Bitter

2/10

✨ Sensory Profile

"A tantalizing aroma of toasted sesame and sharp ginger rises from the grill as the beef caramelizes. The texture offers a luxurious contrast between the buttery, melt-in-your-mouth beef fillet and the snap of charred cherry tomatoes, finished with a fragrant, herbaceous note from the toasted bay leaves."

Chef's Mastery

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The Secret

For the most intense flavor, zest the oranges directly over the marinade bowl to catch the volatile oils that are usually lost on a cutting board.

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Avoid This

Using dried bay leaves instead of fresh; fresh bay leaves provide a floral aroma, whereas dried ones can be brittle and overly bitter when grilled.

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Storage

Cooked skewers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat gently in a pan with a splash of water to maintain tenderness.

Instructions

In a food processor or blender, combine the crushed peppercorns, garlic, ginger, orange zest, spring onions, and red pepper. Pulse briefly until well mixed but still slightly textured.

Transfer the mixture to a deep bowl. Stir in the honey, soy sauce, vegetable oil, and sesame oil until fully emulsified. Season with salt and black pepper.

Cut the beef fillet into 16 evenly sized cubes. Add the beef to the marinade, tossing gently to coat each piece. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to penetrate.

Soak the wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.

Thread the skewers by alternating a cherry tomato, a bay leaf, a piece of marinated beef, and a mushroom. Repeat until each skewer is evenly filled.

Preheat a barbecue, electric grill, or cast-iron grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the skewers, turning every 1–2 minutes, until the beef is nicely browned and cooked to your desired doneness. Brush lightly with extra marinade during grilling for added moisture.

Remove from the grill and let rest for 2–3 minutes before serving.