Kabab Tabei – Pan-Fried Kebabs (Edit recipe)

Kebabs are generally grilled with tomatoes, green peppers, onions, or other vegetables. They are then served with slices of flatbread, heaping amounts of steamed rice smothered in butter and egg yolks, and topped with tangy and brilliantly-colored Sumac. Fresh herbs and raw onions are the most common side dishes. Kebab Tabei is a much-simplified version of this tradition, and – as the name implies – it’s cooked in a pan rather than skewered and grilled, Tabei being a Farsi reference to a frying pan. Seasoned meat patties are cooked in oil on the stovetop and are accompanied by tomatoes and sometimes potatoes. The dish can be assembled as a one-pot meal in which all ingredients are cooked together. Alternatively, as in this recipe, the tomatoes and potatoes are prepared separately and then combined for serving.

15 minutes

45 minutes

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Show nutritional information

This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	570
Fat:	51 g
Carbohydrates:	14 g
Protein:	23 g
Cholesterol:	65 g
Sodium:	825 mg
Fiber:	1 g
Sugars:	1 g
Calculated per serving.

by The Caspian Chef

View original recipe

Serves: 4

Ingredients

Kebab

1 Onion, medium, grated
1 lb Ground Beef, or lamb
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
4 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil, adjust as needed

Potatoes

4 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil, more as needed
2 Yukon Gold Potatoes, medium, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1/4 tsp Salt

Tomatoes

4 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
4 Tomato, ripe, sliced
1/4 tsp Salt

Shop

Process

Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Kebab

In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients for the kebab with the exception of the olive oil. Mix fully and form into desired patty shapes. I have chosen an oval shaped patty about 3 inches long and 1/2 inch thick.
In a large frying pan, heat the oil over medium high heat and place the patties in the pan, in a single layer. Fry the patties for about 5 minutes on each side. Remove from the heat and set aside.

Potatoes

In a large frying pan, heat the oil and fry the potatoes over medium heat for about 8 minutes on each side or until the potatoes are fully cooked and golden. Sprinkle with salt, remove from the pan and arrange on top of the kebabs.

Tomatoes

In the same frying pan, heat the oil and fry the tomatoes on medium high heat for about 2-3 minutes on each side. Sprinkle with salt, carefully remove from the pan, and place on top of the kebabs and potatoes.

Assembly

Once the potatoes and tomatoes have been placed on the kebabs, cover the pan and cook for about 5 minutes over low heat to reheat and bring the dish together.
Serve with Persian steamed basmati rice or Persian flat breads, sumac, raw onions and a platter of fresh herbs.