Noreen Wasti, Brightland's Chef in Residence, has shared the recipe for flavorful Pakistani Style Spiced Kebabs to jazz up your weekly meal rotation.
"These simple, everyday spiced kebabs are no-fuss and perfect for an anytime meal. They require just a few staples — ground beef (ground chicken or lamb would work great as well), onion, chili, cilantro, breadcrumbs, and an egg with a mix of pantry spices.
The kebabs are fried in a bit of Awake Extra Virgin Olive Oil till juicy and charred. Enjoy with a cucumber onion salad and yogurt on the side, perhaps some warm naan and chutney too — now we’re talking." -Noreen Wasti
Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs. ground beef, preferably 80/20
1 medium onion, grated
1 serrano chili (or jalapeño), chopped finely
1/2 of one bunch of cilantro (tender stems included), chopped finely
1 tsp. cayenne pepper (use 1/2 teaspoon if sensitive to spice)
1 tsp. salt
Instructions
Add the ground beef, grated onion, chili, cilantro, breadcrumbs, egg, ground ginger, granulated garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, and salt to a large bowl. Mix until combined (better with clean hands).
With a 1/4 cup measure, scoop out the ground beef mixture and use your hands to form into round patties — about 3 inches in diameter.
Heat a large skillet over medium-hight heat with 1 tablespoon of Awake Extra Virgin Olive Oil and fry the kebabs until deep brown and charred on both sides. Tip: use a spatula to gently smash the kebab down for more charry/crispy bits — about 4 minutes per side.
