🍽️Meat Dish

Microwave Persian Pan Kebab (Kabab Tabeh-ee)

Name: Microwave Persian Pan Kebab (Kabab Tabeh-ee)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat Dish
Ingredients: 2 large onions, finely grated and well-drained; 500 g ground meat (beef or lamb); 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp saffron, dissolved in hot water; 30 g butter, cut into small pieces; 3 medium tomatoes, peeled and sliced

"Unlock the royal flavors of ancient Persia in minutes with this succulent, saffron-infused pan kebab designed for the modern kitchen."

Prep:15 min

Cook:45 min

LevelMedium

Analyzing...

● Ingredients

2 large onions, finely grated and well-drained
500 g ground meat (beef or lamb)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp saffron, dissolved in hot water
30 g butter, cut into small pieces
3 medium tomatoes, peeled and sliced

🌱 Gluten-Free🌱 Keto-Friendly🌱 High-Protein🌱 Low-Carb⚡ Medium

❤️Health72%

😋Taste84%

🥳Joy89%

👨‍🍳Difficulty35/100

📜 The Story

Kabab Tabeh-ee is a cherished Persian home-cooking staple, traditionally developed as a convenient pan-fried alternative to the labor-intensive charcoal-grilled Koobideh. This modern microwave adaptation preserves the core identity of the dish, utilizing steam and internal heat to replicate the succulent texture of slow-simmered meat and tomatoes.

🧬 Flavor DNA

🍋Sour

4/10

🧂Salty

5/10

🌶️Spicy

2/10

🍯Sweet

2/10

🍄umami

8/10

☕Bitter

1/10

✨ Sensory Profile

"A delicate cloud of floral saffron and savory steam rises from the dish, greeting the senses before the first bite. The meat is remarkably tender and uniform, enriched by the golden richness of melted butter and punctuated by the bright, acidic burst of softened, juicy tomatoes."

Chef's Mastery

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The Secret

The secret to the perfect texture lies in the onion prep; use a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to squeeze the onions until they are bone-dry to prevent the meat from becoming mushy.

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Avoid This

Under-kneading the meat mixture. You must work the meat until it develops a tacky, paste-like consistency to ensure it holds its shape during the microwave process.

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Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat covered with a damp paper towel to maintain moisture.

Instructions

Grate the onions finely, then squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Place the drained onions in a bowl with the ground meat, salt, and black pepper.

Add the dissolved saffron and knead the mixture thoroughly for several minutes until smooth, sticky, and evenly seasoned.

Press the meat mixture evenly into a round microwave-safe dish, smoothing the surface. Lightly score the meat into rectangular portions to help it cook evenly.

Dot the surface with small pieces of butter. Microwave uncovered on full power for 5 minutes.

Arrange the sliced tomatoes over and around the partially cooked meat.

Return the dish to the microwave and cook uncovered on full power for about 10 minutes, or until the meat is fully cooked and the tomatoes are soft and juicy.

Let the kebab rest for 2–3 minutes before serving. Serve hot with flatbread or steamed rice.