Simit kebab, a dish from Turkey’s Gaziantep region, is prepared with fine bulgur and ground beef. This dish, named after bulgur, is cooked on the grill. Since it contains plenty of protein, it supports muscle development. It is usually served with fried lavash and is called ‘oruk kebab’ in some regions. Let’s make this dish now. Here is the simit kebab recipe;
First, soak 1 tea cup of fine bulgur in warm water for a while.
While the bulgur is swelling, finely chop or grate 1 large onion and 4 cloves of garlic.
After about 15 minutes, transfer the bulgur to a mixing bowl, add the chopped onion, garlic, 1 teaspoon of salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, then knead the mixture. Once all the ingredients are well combined, add 500 grams of fatty ground beef and knead for about 10-15 minutes.
After thoroughly kneading, take the skewer, wet your hands, take small pieces of the meat mixture and mold them onto the skewer.
Next, remove the meat from the skewer and arrange it on a suitable baking tray. Bake in a preheated oven at 200 degrees Celsius until the meat is cooked through.
You can also make this dish on a wire grill or a home grill. It's truly a delicious meal and a type of kebab that you'll want to make again and again.
Once cooked, take it out of the oven and serve with a salad made from onion and parsley. Enjoy your meal!
