Harry Cobean
Executive Chef
hello again.this is my take on a classic balkan kebab.simple ingredients,dead easy to make & mega tasty....as most foods with a few simple ingredients are i find.as most of you will know(if anyone is reading this that is)mrs bolas,my beautiful sister in law is croatian.she tells me that she uses carbonated/sparkling mineral water & not baking soda to get the same effect,so there we are fellow gastronauts,yet another classic with many variations.madge would not be pleased however,to see them made in a burger shape...they are classically made in a sausage shape....don't tell,please!
THE INGREDIENTS...i made 2 x 8oz(200grm)burgers...what? no,they weren't both for me so no 'y stuff please
a)8ozs(200grms)lean minced beef
b)4ozs(100grms)lean minced pork
c)4ozs(100grms)lean minced lamb
d)1 red onion finely diced
e)3-4 cloves garlic peeled & very finely chopped
f)1 egg white beaten
g)2tsps paprika
h)cayenne to taste
OR leave out the cayenne/paprika & use
i)2tsps HOT paprika(thanks souvlaki!)
j)salt & ground black pepper
k)1 level tsp baking soda
l)very finely chopped flat leaf parsley...add as much or as little as you like
THE METHOD
1)chuck everything in a bowl,mix very well with hands,cover & refrigerate for 1 hour to allow the baking soda to work it's magic.it makes the cooked kebab very light in texture.
2)shape as desired
3)fry,griddle or best of all grill on the old bbq
4)i served mine in pita's with hot chilli sauce & salad
5)ENJOY!!
THE INGREDIENTS...i made 2 x 8oz(200grm)burgers...what? no,they weren't both for me so no 'y stuff please
a)8ozs(200grms)lean minced beef
b)4ozs(100grms)lean minced pork
c)4ozs(100grms)lean minced lamb
d)1 red onion finely diced
e)3-4 cloves garlic peeled & very finely chopped
f)1 egg white beaten
g)2tsps paprika
h)cayenne to taste
OR leave out the cayenne/paprika & use
i)2tsps HOT paprika(thanks souvlaki!)
j)salt & ground black pepper
k)1 level tsp baking soda
l)very finely chopped flat leaf parsley...add as much or as little as you like
THE METHOD
1)chuck everything in a bowl,mix very well with hands,cover & refrigerate for 1 hour to allow the baking soda to work it's magic.it makes the cooked kebab very light in texture.
2)shape as desired
3)fry,griddle or best of all grill on the old bbq
4)i served mine in pita's with hot chilli sauce & salad
5)ENJOY!!