{"id":65797,"date":"2022-11-19T16:21:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-19T16:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/?p=65797"},"modified":"2026-01-30T14:31:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T14:31:25","slug":"chelo-kabab-koobideh-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/chelo-kabab-koobideh-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelo Kabab Koobideh Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Chelo Kabab Koobideh, a cornerstone of<\/strong> Persian cuisine<\/strong><\/a>, is a simple yet flavorful dish consisting of grilled ground meat served with steamed rice (chelo). This guide will take you through the steps to create this authentic Iranian delicacy at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For the Kabab:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Ground lamb or beef (or a combination) – 500g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Large onion, grated and drained – 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Turmeric powder – 1 teaspoon<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Sumac (optional for garnish) – 1 teaspoon<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Salt and black pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    For the Chelo (Rice):<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Basmati rice – 2 cups<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Salt – to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Butter or oil – 2 tablespoons<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Saffron water (optional for color) – 2 teaspoons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Equipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      • Metal skewers or flat, wide skewers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Grill or barbecue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Preparing the Kabab Mixture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Combine Ingredients<\/strong>: In a large bowl, mix the ground meat with the grated onion, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Knead the mixture well for about 10-15 minutes. This is key to getting the kababs to stick to the skewers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Rest the Mixture<\/strong>: Cover the bowl and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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