Beef Lyulya-kebab on skewers
Description
Many people are hesitant to prepare beef lyulya-kebab on skewers at home, as it often just doesn't turn out right. You wouldn't want to see your food end up directly in the fire, would you? This recipe is for those who haven't yet mastered all the secrets of this wonderful dish.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, cut the washed and dried meat into large pieces. Peel the onion and add it together with the bacon to the meat in the blender. Alternatively, you can also pass everything through a meat grinder. For added flavor, you can mix in some fresh herbs into the beef kofta kebab mince for grilling at home.
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Step 2
2. Grind everything until smooth. Mix thoroughly by hand (for a couple of minutes at least). Season with salt to taste, add spices and aromatic seasonings. Sprinkle with juice. Knead the meat mixture once again.
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Step 3
3. For the next step, you will need a small piece of clean, thin fabric. Form the meat mixture into a ball and wrap it in the fabric to remove any excess moisture, if present. Place it in the refrigerator and leave it for about an hour.
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Step 4
4. If you are preparing kofta at home, it's better to put the skewers in the refrigerator for half an hour beforehand. Prepare the barbecue—there should be plenty of coals, and they must be as hot as possible. This is one of the secrets to cooking it properly.
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Step 5
5. The final tip on how to make beef lyulya-kebab on skewers – shape them quickly, pressing firmly with your hands. And immediately place them on the grill.
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Step 6
6. Fry until fully cooked and golden brown. Serve the kofta with a side dish, sauce to taste, or vegetables.