Mesopotamian Delight: Urfa Style Eggplant Kebab

Instructions

• Instructions

  1-Marination: In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, Urfa pepper flakes, cumin, paprika, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Add in the meat chunks, ensuring they are well coated. Let it marinate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight in the fridge.

• 2-Eggplant Preparation: Slice the eggplants into thick rings, about 1-inch thick. Sprinkle with salt and leave them for 20 minutes. This process will draw out bitterness. Rinse and pat dry.

• 3-Skewering: Alternate skewering the marinated meat and eggplant rings. If using wooden skewers, ensure they are soaked in water for 30 minutes prior to avoid burning.

• 4-Grilling: Preheat a grill or barbecue. Place the skewers on the grill, turning occasionally until the meat is well-cooked and the eggplants are soft and charred, roughly 10-15 minutes.

• 5-Serving: Once cooked, slide the meat and eggplants off the skewers onto a serving platter. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

• Conclusion

  Urfa Style Eggplant Kebab is not just a dish; it's a cultural experience. Every bite offers a taste of Urfa's vibrant bazaars, ancient landscapes, and culinary traditions. Best enjoyed outdoors under a starry sky, this kebab promises an Anatolian adventure of flavors.