Isn't it so awesome that RUclips allows us to learn recipes from different cultures/countries at a click? So far, I'm a boss at famous Jamaican, Nigerian, British and now Lebanese dishes! Thanks for sharing!
Create a grand synthesis of JamoLebUK-Nigerian cuisine. I suggest jerk yam fish and chip flat breads with olive oil and Houmas. But, you know, it's up to you.
Yes, it’s so much more affordable than going to Lebanon or other Far/Middle Eastern countries! Thank you to everyone who shares their culture via the amazing recipes!
mind blowing 🥴 before internet people actually bought recipe books (like me) so,, just like before kindle destroyed(libraries) and buying physical books, now everyone reads online.. it's not that amazing love.Just the same as online music has made sales in vinyl, CDs etc drop massively too.
We just came back from the mediterranean supermarket at north tampa, we bought kafta, it was spectacular, I had to google it up and search it on youtube, didn't notice so much onion nor the amount of mint on the one I bought, I will try your recipe for sure. My mom used to make us Kibbeh and tabbouleh, it was so good! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe!
Hi Henry! I rarely comment on a cooking video that I've tried but you really deserve one. I made the exact recipe you mentioned and my fiance, roommates, and coworker said it is amazing! It is even better than most of the shawarma and kebab places here in Dubai. You're amazing and so talented! Keep up with your amazing cooking! And thanks for sharing it
I tried your recipe and my family and I loved it. We try to do as many dishes as we can now that we’re on lockdown. so we decided to do some Middle East dishes and searching RUclips we stumble on your channel. Congratulations.
Ingredients: Onion bulb Mint leaves Salt Red sumac Black pepper Cumin Paprika Cinnamon Cardamom Garlic cloves Olive oil This tastes soooo gooood! Thanks for sharing how to cook!
I am an australian with no middle eastern/lebanese background and no friends of such nature, so thankyou so much for showing me how to make kefta and sujuk
I made a whole jar of this spice mixture and use it as an all purpose seasoning for my Middle Eastern inspired red meat dishes. It was such a hit that I gave small jars of it as gifts last Christmas to all my friends!
What was the fat content of the ground beef you used? 80/20, 70/30? I could imagine it making a difference on how well it maintains its shape and how well it holds onto the skewer while cooking. Looks delicious.
Hello there, good to see your video. What would you estimate the fat-percentage of the ground meat to be? I assume that also plays a role of the meat to stay on the skewers?
I always enjoy your videos, nice recipe but I add about 20% of ground lamb and chopped parsley and little bit of ground allspice to my kofta , thanks for sharing brother and merry Christmas. Greetings from Dallas Texas
I made one today with just cumin , salt , pepper , onion , garlic , parsley . pan fried in olive oil. it came out better than my doordash take out! much cheaper and so easy! I love this food
@@periwinkle76 They're both flatbreads so they're commonly lumped together, but no they're quite different. Lebanese bread is thinner, more flexible, and tends to be sweeter. It also tends to be much larger (up to an arm's length in diameter). There are varieties of course, different sizes and tastes, but generally the main difference is the thinness. If you held pita in your palm it would stay flat, Lebanese bread will flop down. Lb bread also has a "white" side and a "brown" side, and people tend to prefer one or the other :D (I prefer the white side, tastes milkier and sweeter!) We separate the two sides and use either for a wrap, although restaurants tend to use the whole thing to prevent ripping. We also have markook bread which is _even_ thinner and larger and a different taste. But anyway, none of those are the same as pita. Due to its thickness and better rigidity, pita bread will usually be cut in half and used as a "pocket", with food placed inside it. With Lebanese bread you usually make a wrap. Visual comparison pita: encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT3rq1Zj_BFSPFkEq-SIBpfkoS1t7y6c-0Er7tmFPcBxO-XUW01&s Lebanese bread (this is a smaller size): feelgoodfoodie.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Beef-Shawarma-Wrap-7-1.jpg Markook: image.shutterstock.com/image-photo/pile-lebanese-flat-bread-called-600w-1456797737.jpg PS. as I live in Lebanon I've only seen pita bread in videos and photos and such, so maybe I am overlooking varieties of pita that are perfectly similar to Lebanese bread, but hopefully the pics I shared show the main distinctions.
You are such an awesome chef I really love the way you cook Iam an Indian but still I like all your dishes and never miss any video of urs thanks for uploading chef.
i cook the vegetable mix slightly before adding to the meat. First, it mixes much better and the onion wont split from meat. second, the flavours are much deeper. sometimes i finely grate an onion or add onion juice in the mix if i want the raw-onionish flavour to come out.
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With all due respect I am Lebanese, Yes we use a pinch of mint But PARSLEY the most important ingredient and a lot of it. Thx And sorry dude
Henry’s really good. If anyone’s the expert in great tasting barbecue, it’s him. (I don’t know him personally but I have applied what I’ve seen from what he does and all of it just works)
socrates jr I got mine through Amazon. Search for “+hom Kabob 1" Wide Skewers, 23.5" Long, Heavy Duty Stainless Steel, No-Wood Handle, Perfect for Koobideh Persian/Brazilian Style, Set of 8”
Hi Henry, love your videos! I had a quick question: when do you prefer to use the thin vs the thicker skewers? Is it mostly based on tradition (e.g. Persian Kooidehs on thick ones, vs these Lebanese ones on thin)?
Hey Albert, I know that he may be busy and not have much time to reply to all comments but just wanted to help you out. Yes I can confirm that Persian koobideh is on very thick and flattened skewers, I’m personally Persian so I grew up with koobideh however Lebanese kafta is made on the thin and skinny skewers, doesn’t necessarily have to be legendary, almost all types of kaftas are made on a thin skewer. Glad I could help!
this recipe looks amazing. i was in glendale ca which has the largest armenian population in america from what i'm told. anyway this one guy in a little grocery shop make me a lebanese sandwich on lavash bread. i can't remember what the other ingredients were but i would love to get a recipe if you have one? and are there traditional toppings or ingredients that are a must have on these sandwiches do you know? Thank you and keep up the great work, i will definitely be making this!
I tried this for lunch and it was amazing ❤️ everyone loved it, i added more paprika and pepper, also some chili powder since I dont have sumac. Thank you for the recipe
Sumac taste different from chili powder, it tastes like lemon. But chili powder is used too. To continue the recipe, kabab should be served with hummos. It is a must :)
I absolutely love watching you cook middle eastern food! You make it look simple and easy to do but most importantly DELICIOUS 🤤 🤤 also Authentic well at least to a Mexican lol!
Hey Henry thank you so much for the amazing video. Not sure if this has been asked in the comments; I can't seem to find sumac at my local Coles. What can I use as an alternative?
years ago I had some Lebanese food, my favorite was ground meat, could have been lamb and beef combo with pine nuts in the center. Does that sound familiar to anyone? I would love to make those someday.
@@HenrysHowTos Yes!! I found it on your channel right after posting my question. Thanks so much for confirming this. Can't wait to eat it again after soooo many years. I want to make it with less wheat, have you done that before? I didn't type Kaboolie because I don't know how to spell it..
@@HenrysHowTos Bulgar was the name I was looking for, I got Tabbouleh in the mix somehow. Thanks Henry, I appreciate your feed back. I cannot stress how delicious the kibbeh were, probably one of the most delicious dishes I have ever had, couldn't get enough of them. I'll let you know how they turn out, hopefully I can get to them soon.
We had our first BBQ of the year yesterday and I made these - they were a great hit with the family. They are now on my BBQ must have list - thanks for your fantastic videos and also the ingredients listings and instructions - all simple and easy to follow. I want to get some flat skewers like the ones you use - can you tell me the width of the ones you use pls? I have some i've seen which are 2cm wide but i'm not sure that's wide enough - appreciate if you could share and thank you in advance :-)
1:13 that much used chopping board is adding plastic to every meal you make. Micro plastics in food is dangerous as they leach out toxic chemicals in your intestines.
Love your videos! Every time I try one though, the meat falls off the skewer onto the grill. When I try to turn them over, the meat falls off. Have tried everything, but no joy. So, I usually end up just making burger patties from your recipes, and then grilling. Still good, but wish I could do what you do.
My mom who grew up in the middle east can't do the skewers either, we just do patties and bake them, I prefer doing them in a pan because you can get a char on them.
@@samuel88andrews The char is the great part, and you can see how Henry gets a great char. I make them as patties on a really hot grill, but the skewered shape gives you more surface area and more char, so really wish I could master that.
@@paulmcwhorter yeah I feel that man, your best bet is to date an Arab and steal some family recipes and techniques. When I ask my mom how to cook Arab food it takes her a while to tell me exactly what I need to add in because we cook by feeling not by measurement like in western cooking which is confusing at first but after 3 to 4 times of making anything you get the hang of it. I have mastered our version of "kofta" which we call kefta but other than that I always need to call mom to ask her what to do.
Paul McWhorter check this video out Paul. It covers everything that could go wrong. Practice makes perfect, I promise! ruclips.net/video/jIMF-vfiVAY/видео.html
Will definitely have to try this recipe. Hope it turns out as good as this. Love the Kofta presentation as well. Good job and awaiting more!!! Love from India
Krithika Kandhasamy You can put this in the oven on an oven tray right under the broiler. Make sure it’s very close to the fire. Be careful not to burn it. Flip it halfway through
Just tried making these for the first time ! So stoked to finally make my own after enjoying this food for so long.. Great recipe, I'm excited to make again and try some new stuff with this core recipe! THANKS
It's nice just with humus or babaganoush in lebanese bread, we have it at our barbeques all the time. We also eat a lot of "toum" (fresh garlic sauce) with our bbq meats and season them with baharat (Lebanese seven spice mix). You can take kofta a step further and make a dish called Kofta bi sayniyi. Simple enough to make... just press them into thin burger patties (they don't have to be round), place them in a tray that you've pregreased with margarine (covering the tray), add a layer of 1cm sliced potatoes ontop of the kofta layer (salt the potatoes of course), add a layer of sliced tomatoe ontop of the potatoe layer (salt them a little), then get about (depending on your tray size) 350 to 550 ml of boiling water, mix about 3 to 5 heaped table spoons (i think) of tomato paste into it and pour it over the layers until it covers the potatoes at least (up to the tomatoes), then spread out a blob/tsp here and there of margarine on top and around the tomatoes and potatoes (roughly 4 inches apart from one another)... then put it in the oven and cook on 200 to 250 for about 45 minutes to an hour or until the sauce thickens... the tops of the tomatoes should be slightly charred by this time... cut out portions and serve on top of lebanese rice... if you have a deep tray you can double the layers, but only add the sliced tomatoes to the very top... you will also need to adjust the amount of water and tomatoe paste being used... this is a very old recipe (my grandmothers), not sure if you'll find it on google
Can't remember if she crushes whole peeled (canned) tomato over the potatoes before adding the fresh tomato slices or not... my memory is sketchy... I think she might have. I haven't made her Kofta bi sayniyi yet, I've only made her Baytanjen bi Sayniyi and Lubyi a Riz... will have to ask her for the exact recipe. I've tried asking her for recipes before though and it's a bit of a mission as she won't give a straight answer on anything... she doesn't know any of the measurements... her advice is more confusing than helpful lol
It's 3:06 AM and I'm watching your amazing videos, Henry. And yes, I'm now super hungry, lol. Awesome recipe, I will definitely give it a go! Have a great Sunday, buddy! ;)
I've always made the American-styled ones with stabbing onions, peppers, and pineapple between steak. But I watched a show recently with the street-style versions of this dish and can't wait to try this. Red sumac was the only thing I had to track down on amzon. thank you !
I am falling in love with Lebanese guy, hopefully i could win his hearth using food, thank you for the recipe. Any tips how to conquer Lebanese heart? in case the food doesnt work. ❤️
Isn't it so awesome that RUclips allows us to learn recipes from different cultures/countries at a click? So far, I'm a boss at famous Jamaican, Nigerian, British and now Lebanese dishes! Thanks for sharing!
I agree, Earth dishes are very amazing! I'm really going to miss it when its gone.
Create a grand synthesis of JamoLebUK-Nigerian cuisine. I suggest jerk yam fish and chip flat breads with olive oil and Houmas. But, you know, it's up to you.
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Yes, it’s so much more affordable than going to Lebanon or other Far/Middle Eastern countries! Thank you to everyone who shares their culture via the amazing recipes!
mind blowing 🥴 before internet people actually bought recipe books (like me) so,, just like before kindle destroyed(libraries) and buying physical books, now everyone reads online.. it's not that amazing love.Just the same as online music has made sales in vinyl, CDs etc drop massively too.
Fantastic video! The best that I’ve see! So easy to follow
The best thing about this video is that it's so precise and accurate.
I was going to walk 500 miles to buy this, but now I can stay and eat this all-day every day. Thank you sir
I made your recipe tonight for dinner with ground lamb. Came out excellent! Thanks! I’m Ordering some flat skewers today like the ones you use.
We just came back from the mediterranean supermarket at north tampa, we bought kafta, it was spectacular, I had to google it up and search it on youtube, didn't notice so much onion nor the amount of mint on the one I bought, I will try your recipe for sure. My mom used to make us Kibbeh and tabbouleh, it was so good! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe!
Hi Henry! I rarely comment on a cooking video that I've tried but you really deserve one. I made the exact recipe you mentioned and my fiance, roommates, and coworker said it is amazing! It is even better than most of the shawarma and kebab places here in Dubai. You're amazing and so talented! Keep up with your amazing cooking! And thanks for sharing it
What? Do you want a medal? For no comments
@@gredak5379 how shallow your mind can be haha. I didn't ask for medals, what I said is clearly a compliment to him cos his recipe is so good 🤣
I tried your recipe and my family and I loved it. We try to do as many dishes as we can now that we’re on lockdown. so we decided to do some Middle East dishes and searching RUclips we stumble on your channel. Congratulations.
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Ingredients:
Onion bulb
Mint leaves
Salt
Red sumac
Black pepper
Cumin
Paprika
Cinnamon
Cardamom
Garlic cloves
Olive oil
This tastes soooo gooood! Thanks for sharing how to cook!
Cumin wtf 🤢🤢 I don't think you add that
@@AmyJenkins Cumin is extremely common in all lamb dishes, not just in middle eastern food
@@AmyJenkins I don’t think your IQ is above 4
Oh wow. Love Lebanese food (All Middle Eastern cuisine) and this video was great. Thanks a million!
I make this often and it is FABULOUS! I let it set over night before I make it! Soooooo fragrant and intense!
I am an australian with no middle eastern/lebanese background and no friends of such nature, so thankyou so much for showing me how to make kefta and sujuk
I didn't know the spice mixture, I used to buy it in the packet. Thanks so much for this recipe!
Looks delicious. Can you please tell us what kind of oven/grill is that and where can we get one for personal use?
I made a whole jar of this spice mixture and use it as an all purpose seasoning for my Middle Eastern inspired red meat dishes. It was such a hit that I gave small jars of it as gifts last Christmas to all my friends!
Hi there,
Nice suggestion there in ur comment. However would u know how long does the Onion mixture last, if bottled?
@@reinerdxb only bottle the spices, not the actual raw chopped onion. Alternatively you could use onion powder instead of chopping onions.
Do you sure this is Lebanese recepies???
This is Iranian Kobideh kabab
I can’t describe in words how much I loved the video.👌
Glad to hear it! 🙏
What was the fat content of the ground beef you used? 80/20, 70/30? I could imagine it making a difference on how well it maintains its shape and how well it holds onto the skewer while cooking. Looks delicious.
It's really better with ground lamb. Fresh ground lamb, like from a butcher.
Hello there, good to see your video. What would you estimate the fat-percentage of the ground meat to be? I assume that also plays a role of the meat to stay on the skewers?
I always enjoy your videos, nice recipe but I add about 20% of ground lamb and chopped parsley and little bit of ground allspice to my kofta , thanks for sharing brother and merry Christmas. Greetings from Dallas Texas
Michael Habib try added cilantro instead of the parsley.
This was delicious! Thank you for sharing. Any recommendations on what sauce I can serve this with?
This would go well with hummus, tzatziki, garlic sauce or even a chilli sauce
I will make them during these holidays, thank you for posting.
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I made one today with just cumin , salt , pepper , onion , garlic , parsley . pan fried in olive oil. it came out better than my doordash take out! much cheaper and so easy! I love this food
Beautiful! I'm Lebanese and kafta is one of my favourites! These skewers would be delicious in a Lebanese bread wrap with hummus!
Is the Lebanese bread same as pita bread?
@@periwinkle76 They're both flatbreads so they're commonly lumped together, but no they're quite different. Lebanese bread is thinner, more flexible, and tends to be sweeter. It also tends to be much larger (up to an arm's length in diameter). There are varieties of course, different sizes and tastes, but generally the main difference is the thinness. If you held pita in your palm it would stay flat, Lebanese bread will flop down.
Lb bread also has a "white" side and a "brown" side, and people tend to prefer one or the other :D (I prefer the white side, tastes milkier and sweeter!) We separate the two sides and use either for a wrap, although restaurants tend to use the whole thing to prevent ripping.
We also have markook bread which is _even_ thinner and larger and a different taste. But anyway, none of those are the same as pita.
Due to its thickness and better rigidity, pita bread will usually be cut in half and used as a "pocket", with food placed inside it.
With Lebanese bread you usually make a wrap.
Visual comparison
pita: encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT3rq1Zj_BFSPFkEq-SIBpfkoS1t7y6c-0Er7tmFPcBxO-XUW01&s
Lebanese bread (this is a smaller size): feelgoodfoodie.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Beef-Shawarma-Wrap-7-1.jpg
Markook: image.shutterstock.com/image-photo/pile-lebanese-flat-bread-called-600w-1456797737.jpg
PS. as I live in Lebanon I've only seen pita bread in videos and photos and such, so maybe I am overlooking varieties of pita that are perfectly similar to Lebanese bread, but hopefully the pics I shared show the main distinctions.
@@bassemb thanks for the link. Its definitely thinner than pita bread.
Excellent . Videos & recipes keep them coming . I try to make every one of them .THANKS .
Hello from Armenia, thank you Henry a talented Chef!
Thankyou engeres 🇦🇲
Looks amazing. What kind of grill is that? What is called? How can I find it for home setting?
This recipe is so delicious! Easy to make and everyone loves it. Thank you so much for posting.
I really appreciate that you mentioned adding parsley for those like me that don’t like mint. A fantastic video.
You are such an awesome chef I really love the way you cook Iam an Indian but still I like all your dishes and never miss any video of urs thanks for uploading chef.
Krithika Kandhasamy please subscribe to my channel please subscribe to me u will be very appreciated I also make desi food recipes
Thank you, chef! Absolutely delicious recipe!
I'm doing this for sure , even my fussy wife will love these . Thanks for the video mate
Is the ground meat meat lamb, beef or a combo? My family made both lamb & beef because it grilled better. Shalom & thanks!
I generally always do lamb only. It comes down to personal preference though, 50/50 beef and lamb is very common
Hey, thanks for the recipe. I made this kofta for dinner tonight and it was super fabulous. Cheers
Hi Henry great video . Where to find those long skewers , how wide in the USA.
Tried it, came out fantastic, gonna try more of your recipes. Thank you mate - and subscribed 😃
i cook the vegetable mix slightly before adding to the meat. First, it mixes much better and the onion wont split from meat. second, the flavours are much deeper. sometimes i finely grate an onion or add onion juice in the mix if i want the raw-onionish flavour to come out.
With all due respect
I am Lebanese,
Yes we use a pinch of mint
But PARSLEY the most important ingredient and a lot of it.
Thx
And sorry dude
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Why would Anyone give this a thumbs down? This is sooooooo delicious!! Thank you for all your videos!!
Nice! Mint Kafta.. Refreshing
I love kofta kebabs, but have never tried to make them. I think I can, following your recipe.
Last weekend we had a BBQ and it was our highlight. Thank you so much for the recipe. So delicious
Henry’s really good. If anyone’s the expert in great tasting barbecue, it’s him. (I don’t know him personally but I have applied what I’ve seen from what he does and all of it just works)
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This looks sooooo good. I absolutely love kofta
Looks beautiful..i'm going to have to look for a similar skewer
You can find those in Middle Eastern shops
I got mine on Amazon.
me too
@@yodabeeshdc8275 what's the name to these skever?
socrates jr I got mine through Amazon. Search for “+hom Kabob 1" Wide Skewers, 23.5" Long, Heavy Duty Stainless Steel, No-Wood Handle, Perfect for Koobideh Persian/Brazilian Style, Set of 8”
I will try this recipe tonight. Thank you for sharing.
This made me so hungry! thank you for sharing with us.
Thank you for sharing. Will come in handy in Ramadan just around the corner.
Hi Henry, love your videos! I had a quick question: when do you prefer to use the thin vs the thicker skewers? Is it mostly based on tradition (e.g. Persian Kooidehs on thick ones, vs these Lebanese ones on thin)?
Hey Albert, I know that he may be busy and not have much time to reply to all comments but just wanted to help you out. Yes I can confirm that Persian koobideh is on very thick and flattened skewers, I’m personally Persian so I grew up with koobideh however Lebanese kafta is made on the thin and skinny skewers, doesn’t necessarily have to be legendary, almost all types of kaftas are made on a thin skewer. Glad I could help!
Hi! This mixture is resting in my fridge overnight; can it also be mixed up and frozen for use at a later time?
You would have issues skewering it if you freeze it!
this recipe looks amazing. i was in glendale ca which has the largest armenian population in america from what i'm told. anyway this one guy in a little grocery shop make me a lebanese sandwich on lavash bread. i can't remember what the other ingredients were but i would love to get a recipe if you have one? and are there traditional toppings or ingredients that are a must have on these sandwiches do you know? Thank you and keep up the great work, i will definitely be making this!
I tried this for lunch and it was amazing ❤️ everyone loved it, i added more paprika and pepper, also some chili powder since I dont have sumac. Thank you for the recipe
Sumac taste different from chili powder, it tastes like lemon. But chili powder is used too.
To continue the recipe, kabab should be served with hummos. It is a must :)
Danny F i know how it tastes like 😊 it’s just pretty expensive over here and i just coincidentally didnt have it in my pantry
love to all my Lebanese friends from a sad Iranian
I made this and I neighbors could not stop eating it! You the MAN!!!
Hey, made these for a bbq the other day and they were absolutely delicious, thanks for the recipe :)
Can we use any kind of cut of beef and ground it or do you recommemd a certain cut?
Beef chuck works best
@@HenrysHowTos thank you so much💖
Great work Henry! It looks delicious! Subscribed 🙂
Thank you, i was eating this kebeb in England, from now i will make it for my self.
I absolutely love watching you cook middle eastern food! You make it look simple and easy to do but most importantly DELICIOUS 🤤 🤤 also Authentic well at least to a Mexican lol!
Hey Henry thank you so much for the amazing video. Not sure if this has been asked in the comments; I can't seem to find sumac at my local Coles. What can I use as an alternative?
years ago I had some Lebanese food, my favorite was ground meat, could have been lamb and beef combo with pine nuts in the center. Does that sound familiar to anyone? I would love to make those someday.
Was it possibly kibbeh?
@@HenrysHowTos Yes!! I found it on your channel right after posting my question. Thanks so much for confirming this. Can't wait to eat it again after soooo many years.
I want to make it with less wheat, have you done that before? I didn't type Kaboolie because I don't know how to spell it..
Petepan yes it shouldn’t be a problem! ☺️
@@HenrysHowTos Bulgar was the name I was looking for, I got Tabbouleh in the mix somehow.
Thanks Henry, I appreciate your feed back.
I cannot stress how delicious the kibbeh were, probably one of the most delicious dishes I have ever had, couldn't get enough of them. I'll let you know how they turn out, hopefully I can get to them soon.
Great recipe… what width/thickness are the skewer’s you use?
Can i make this with lamb meat instead of beef?
Yes for sure
Woowww, I can smell the fragrance already ❤❤❤❤
The looks so good. Thank you!
Is the protein lamb or beef?
I will try this.
have never heard of Sumac here in the UK, will have to see if i can buy it somewhere
Thank you - always adored Lebanese kofta and you just made it look soo easy - these are going on my lock-down shopping list tomorrow :-)
We had our first BBQ of the year yesterday and I made these - they were a great hit with the family. They are now on my BBQ must have list - thanks for your fantastic videos and also the ingredients listings and instructions - all simple and easy to follow. I want to get some flat skewers like the ones you use - can you tell me the width of the ones you use pls? I have some i've seen which are 2cm wide but i'm not sure that's wide enough - appreciate if you could share and thank you in advance :-)
1:13 that much used chopping board is adding plastic to every meal you make. Micro plastics in food is dangerous as they leach out toxic chemicals in your intestines.
Im going to make this on christmas eve for the first time hopefully i dont mess it up
If you made it, how did it turn out for you?😊
@@saraseaman4657 it was good but i didn't put it on skewers i just made burgers with the recipe and it was pretty good
I tried it in the oven, very dry, the meat must have a higher fat content to remain tender.
Can i use the round wooden sticks sold at the grocery store? I don't have flat metal ones like these
Yep you sure can!
Thank you for the recipe.. its my favourite and has been trying to get the recipe
Where do you get the recipe?
Excelente receta. Gracias.
Love your videos! Every time I try one though, the meat falls off the skewer onto the grill. When I try to turn them over, the meat falls off. Have tried everything, but no joy. So, I usually end up just making burger patties from your recipes, and then grilling. Still good, but wish I could do what you do.
My mom who grew up in the middle east can't do the skewers either, we just do patties and bake them, I prefer doing them in a pan because you can get a char on them.
@@samuel88andrews The char is the great part, and you can see how Henry gets a great char. I make them as patties on a really hot grill, but the skewered shape gives you more surface area and more char, so really wish I could master that.
@@paulmcwhorter yeah I feel that man, your best bet is to date an Arab and steal some family recipes and techniques. When I ask my mom how to cook Arab food it takes her a while to tell me exactly what I need to add in because we cook by feeling not by measurement like in western cooking which is confusing at first but after 3 to 4 times of making anything you get the hang of it. I have mastered our version of "kofta" which we call kefta but other than that I always need to call mom to ask her what to do.
Just try to turn them every 45 seconds. It will work.
Paul McWhorter check this video out Paul. It covers everything that could go wrong. Practice makes perfect, I promise!
ruclips.net/video/jIMF-vfiVAY/видео.html
Can you over-marinate it. Or the longer in the fridge, the better?
These are Great drizzled with Alabama White Sauce!
Great explanation, last time I did this dish all the ground beef kept falling off from the spade now ill try this new technique, thanks
Will definitely have to try this recipe. Hope it turns out as good as this. Love the Kofta presentation as well. Good job and awaiting more!!! Love from India
Nice one, I'm always looking for new things to cook at home. What is that knife you used to cut the onion and veg..?
We don't have these types of grill so suggest us how to cook without this charcoal grill chef
Krithika Kandhasamy You can put this in the oven on an oven tray right under the broiler. Make sure it’s very close to the fire. Be careful not to burn it. Flip it halfway through
that is a gas grill.commercial for restaurants
You can use both, but gas is better.
Some people put it in the toaster oven.
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Just tried making these for the first time ! So stoked to finally make my own after enjoying this food for so long.. Great recipe, I'm excited to make again and try some new stuff with this core recipe! THANKS
Enjoy!!!
It's nice just with humus or babaganoush in lebanese bread, we have it at our barbeques all the time. We also eat a lot of "toum" (fresh garlic sauce) with our bbq meats and season them with baharat (Lebanese seven spice mix). You can take kofta a step further and make a dish called Kofta bi sayniyi. Simple enough to make... just press them into thin burger patties (they don't have to be round), place them in a tray that you've pregreased with margarine (covering the tray), add a layer of 1cm sliced potatoes ontop of the kofta layer (salt the potatoes of course), add a layer of sliced tomatoe ontop of the potatoe layer (salt them a little), then get about (depending on your tray size) 350 to 550 ml of boiling water, mix about 3 to 5 heaped table spoons (i think) of tomato paste into it and pour it over the layers until it covers the potatoes at least (up to the tomatoes), then spread out a blob/tsp here and there of margarine on top and around the tomatoes and potatoes (roughly 4 inches apart from one another)... then put it in the oven and cook on 200 to 250 for about 45 minutes to an hour or until the sauce thickens... the tops of the tomatoes should be slightly charred by this time... cut out portions and serve on top of lebanese rice... if you have a deep tray you can double the layers, but only add the sliced tomatoes to the very top... you will also need to adjust the amount of water and tomatoe paste being used... this is a very old recipe (my grandmothers), not sure if you'll find it on google
Can't remember if she crushes whole peeled (canned) tomato over the potatoes before adding the fresh tomato slices or not... my memory is sketchy... I think she might have. I haven't made her Kofta bi sayniyi yet, I've only made her Baytanjen bi Sayniyi and Lubyi a Riz... will have to ask her for the exact recipe. I've tried asking her for recipes before though and it's a bit of a mission as she won't give a straight answer on anything... she doesn't know any of the measurements... her advice is more confusing than helpful lol
It's 3:06 AM and I'm watching your amazing videos, Henry. And yes, I'm now super hungry, lol. Awesome recipe, I will definitely give it a go! Have a great Sunday, buddy! ;)
Same I too is hungry
Yum! I don’t have a grill just a griddle. Would it work out ?
Looks soo good ..I miss lebanese food back home 😖 ..
Look forward to making this ..Thanks 😊
I've always made the American-styled ones with stabbing onions, peppers, and pineapple between steak. But I watched a show recently with the street-style versions of this dish and can't wait to try this. Red sumac was the only thing I had to track down on amzon. thank you !
I am falling in love with Lebanese guy, hopefully i could win his hearth using food, thank you for the recipe. Any tips how to conquer Lebanese heart? in case the food doesnt work. ❤️
Food always works!!! Trust me !
Yes. Make him mutabbal batenjen (eggplant mash) and tabboule
The way to a man's hearth is through his chimney.
It's practically a fable.
My advice is u just ask him u want to try his kofta babab
It's an Art, just beautiful.
Who doesn’t want to have grilled beef on a stick....Looks delicious
This looks great! I’m doing it right now. I bough red sumac just BC I wanted to see what it taste like. Now I actually have a use for it; thanks.
3 words: Yum Yum Yum
Hi Henry, where can I find a grill just like yours?? Thanks for your help.
I got mine imported from Iran. Best bet is to try a Persian restaurant near where you are as we all use the same ones
what happened to the seventh one? Hmm? ;) No worries. I d do the same. :)
oh this looks so goooood! Is it possible to cook these in the oven, if you don'e have a grill? Any tips?
i've visit 31 countries, lebanese food is the best i've ever tried and the pakistanis food is second
loveeee your recipes! i added pomegranate molasses in addition to everything u did and came out fantastic !
You’re amazing!
Thank u for getting to the point
This is my go -to recipe.
Simple yet very tasty! Good skills chef👍
P.s Lamb is my fav slow cooked with a nice gravy n loads of mint sauce. Dont need anything more in life haha.
mint pesto we always make it home am not italian but from a country 60 km from Italy in the southern Mediterranean
Simply in love with Levantine cuisine❤
They look very delicious as always :-) and Thank you, for sharing Henry, :-)
Thank you. Great video!