- Meat fell off skewer?
- Mixture was too wet or not kneaded enough. Kneading releases sticky proteins.
Spiced Camel (or Beef) Kebabs
Camel meat is a desert delicacy, tasting between beef and lamb with a sweet note. Since it's very lean, the secret is quick, high-heat grilling and using onions to tenderize. Lean ground beef works perfectly as a substitute.
Ingredients
1
lb
Ground Camel Meat (or Lean Ground Beef)
1
medium
Onion
3
cloves
Garlic
1/2
cup
Fresh Parsley
1
tsp
Ground Cumin
1
tsp
Paprika
1
tsp
Ground Coriander
1
tsp
Salt
1
tsp
Black Pepper
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
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Equipment Needed
- Grill or Grill Pan
- Skewers
- Food Processor (optional)
Instructions
1
✓
Mince onion, garlic, and parsley into a paste.
Tip: Squeeze excess juice from onions if grating.
2
✓
Knead meat with veggies, spices, and oil for 3-4 minutes until sticky.
Tip: Physical kneading binds proteins so kebabs hold shape.
3
✓
Refrigerate for 30 mins.
Tip: Firm up fat for better shaping.
4
✓
Form cylinders onto wet skewers.
Tip: Water prevents sticking to hands.
5
✓
Grill 3-4 mins per side.
Tip: Don't overcook lean meat; aim for juicy center.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Camel Meat (or Lean Ground Beef)
- 1 medium Onion
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1/2 cup Fresh Parsley
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Ground Coriander
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil