kebab Recipes
33 delicious kebab recipes from around the world
Döner Kebab (Berlin Style)
Experience the iconic Berlin-style Döner Kebab, a beloved Turkish-German fusion that has become Germany's most popular fast food. This recipe focuses on assembling a delicious döner at home, even without a vertical spit.
Shashlik (Russian Kebabs)
Authentic Russian shashlik features tender, marinated meat skewers grilled to perfection over hot coals, embodying a beloved BBQ tradition.
Döner Kebab
Turkey's iconic rotating meat cone - seasoned lamb and beef shaved thin, served in bread with vegetables and sauces.
Adana Kebab
Turkish spicy lamb kebab - hand-minced lamb with tail fat, seasoned with chili. Adana's fiery specialty.
Köfte Izgara
Turkish grilled meatballs - spiced beef shaped into ovals and grilled. Classic kebab.
Beyti Kebab
Turkish wrapped kebab - adana wrapped in lavash with tomato butter. Modern classic.
İskender Kebap
Bursa layered kebab - döner on bread with tomato sauce and yogurt. Butter-drowned.
Beyti Kebap
Turkish wrapped kebab - spiced ground meat wrapped in lavash with yogurt. Restaurant classic.
Alinazik Kebap
Turkish sautéed lamb on eggplant - lamb cubes on smoky eggplant purée. Gaziantep classic.
Adana Kebap
Adana spicy kebab - hot pepper spiced lamb on flat skewers. Southeast specialty.
Urfa Kebap
Urfa kebab - mild spiced lamb kebab with urfa pepper. Southeast specialty.
Chelo Kabab
Iran's national dish - saffron-scented rice with butter and grilled ground beef or lamb kebab. Simple perfection.
Kofta Kebab
Middle Eastern spiced meat skewers - ground lamb with onion and spices, molded onto flat skewers and grilled over coals.
Kabab Koobideh
Persian ground meat kebab - juicy lamb kebab on flat skewers. King of Persian kebabs.
Joojeh Kabab
Persian chicken kebab - saffron-marinated grilled chicken. The most popular kabab.
Kabab Koobideh
Persian minced kebab - ground lamb on flat skewers. The most popular Persian kabab.
Kabab Barg
Persian beef fillet kebab - thin marinated beef on flat skewers. Premium kabab.
Adana Kebab
A traditional Turkish specialty from Adana, this spicy lamb kebab is made with hand-minced lamb, rich lamb tail fat, and a generous amount of chili. It's known for its fiery kick and succulent texture.
Adana Kebap
Adana Kebap is a flavorful and spicy grilled minced meat dish originating from the Adana region of Turkey. It features finely ground lamb, mixed with lamb tail fat and generous amounts of red pepper flakes, then hand-formed onto wide, flat skewers and grilled over charcoal. This specialty is known for its heat and juicy texture.
Alinazik Kebap
A classic Gaziantep dish featuring tender, sautéed lamb cubes served atop a smoky, creamy purée of roasted eggplant mixed with yogurt and garlic. A rich and satisfying experience.
Beyti Kebab
A modern Turkish classic, this Beyti Kebab features flavorful Adana-style ground lamb, seasoned and grilled, then wrapped in soft lavash bread and generously topped with a rich tomato-butter sauce and cooling garlic yogurt. It's an indulgent and satisfying dish.
Beyti Kebap
Beyti Kebap is a classic Turkish dish featuring spiced ground meat, traditionally lamb or beef, wrapped in thin lavash bread and served with a rich garlic yogurt sauce and a warm tomato-butter sauce. It's a hearty and flavorful meal often found in Turkish restaurants.
Chelo Kabab
Iran's national dish - fragrant saffron-scented basmati rice served with succulent grilled ground lamb kebabs. The crispy rice crust (tahdig) is a highly prized element, and the dish is traditionally finished with a raw egg yolk mixed into the hot rice and a sprinkle of sumac.
Döner Kebab
Turkey's iconic rotating meat cone - seasoned lamb and beef shaved thin, served in bread with vegetables and sauces. This recipe simulates the flavor and texture without a vertical rotisserie.