Homemade Kebab — Grilled Ground Meat Skewers

👨‍🍳 Method

For the Meatball mix

1. 1
   Mix the ground meat with the onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt and black pepper until evenly combined.
2. 2
   Knead the mixture 2–3 minutes, until smooth and sticky.

   💡Kneading binds the meat, and chilling firms it a little: that way the kebab stays on the skewer and doesn't fall apart over the fire.
3. 3
   Divide the mixture into 8 equal parts and, with wet hands, shape them into long logs around skewers.

   Skewers

To assemble

1. 4
   Heat a grill over high heat.

   Charcoal grillorGas grill
2. 5
   Lightly rub the olive oil on the grill grate.

   Pastry brush
3. 6
   Grill the kebabs 4–5 minutes per side, until they turn golden and cook through.

   Tongs

   💡Don't press the meat or flip it more than once: the juices run out and the meat dries out. It releases from the grate once the underside is browned.
4. 7
   Serve with pita bread, tahini and a green salad.