Authentic Turkish Adana Kebab

receipe By Firat Tiryaki

Adana Kebab is a unique and possibly the most famous kebab originating from one of the most famous kebab cities in the country, Adana. Authentic Adana kebab is made with ground lamb and tail fat that are hand minced together with just salt, paprika / hot red pepper flakes, and sometimes with fresh red paprika pepper giving it an intense lamb flavor.

Unlike many recipes on the Internet and Youtube, the authentic Adana kebab recipe does not contain any onion, garlic or any other ingredients, and thus the unique and pure lamb flavor. It's traditionally served on a platter over flatbreads, charred peppers, and tomatoes, or wrapped into lavash bread along with a simple and traditional onion salad. The full list of ingredients and instructions are below...

Ingredients:

    • 500 g lamb (if possible from a male lamb - belly, ribs or top round)
    • 50 - 100 g lamb tail fat (depending on the fat content of the meat)
    • 1 tsp salt (about 5 g)*
    • 2 tsp paprika powder (about 5 g)*
    • Optional: finely chopped red paprika pepper
    • Lavash or pita bread, chopped onions, tomatoes, chilies to serve
    • (between 3% - 8% of the meat according to the registered recipe)

Video of Firat Tiryaki making Adana Kebab