Kubideh

Ingredients

• •1 pound ground lamb or beef
• •1 medium onion, very finely grated and squeezed dry
• •1 teaspoon sumac, plus more for serving
• •1 teaspoon kosher salt
• •1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• •1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• •1 tablespoon oil, if needed for binding

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine the ground meat, grated onion, sumac, salt, pepper, and turmeric in a bowl.

2. 2

   Knead the mixture thoroughly for several minutes until it becomes sticky and well bound.

3. 3

   Chill the meat mixture for 20 to 30 minutes to help it hold on the skewers.

4. 4

   With wet hands, press the meat around flat metal skewers in long even strips.

5. 5

   Grill over medium-high coals or broil, turning carefully, until browned and just cooked through.

6. 6

   Serve immediately with rice, grilled tomatoes, and extra sumac.