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Chopan Kebab

Shepherd's kebab: chunks of lamb on the bone grilled plain with salt and fat.

Prep1 h
Cook15 min
Total1 h 45 min
Serves4
DifficultyMedium
Per serving864 kcal
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AfghanistanMain courseHalal-friendlyGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 4 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Lamb rib and shoulder, cubed1 kg
  • Lamb fat120 g
  • Salt2 tsp
  • Black pepper1 tsp
  • Sumac1 tsp
  • Onion, sliced1

Method

  1. SeasonSalt and pepper the lamb and leave 30 minutes at room temperature.
  2. SkewerThread the meat with a piece of fat every few cubes.
  3. GrillCook over hot charcoal 12 to 15 minutes, turning, basting with the melting fat.
  4. ServeServe on naan with sumac and raw onion.

Nutrition per serving

Calories864 kcal
Protein43.0 g
Carbohydrates4.1 g
Fat75.1 g
Fibre0.9 g
Sugar1.6 g
Sodium1331 mg
Saturated fat32.0 g
Serving sizeabout 260 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains none of the common allergens. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does Chopan Kebab take to make?

About 1 h 45 min in total: 1 h of preparation and 15 min of cooking, plus 30 min resting.

How many calories are in Chopan Kebab?

About 864 kcal per serving, with 43 g of protein. The recipe makes 4 servings of about 260 g each.

Which allergens does Chopan Kebab contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Chopan Kebab from?

Chopan Kebab is a main course from Afghanistan. Shepherd's kebab: chunks of lamb on the bone grilled plain with salt and fat.

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