Name: Saffron and Sesame Turkish Skewered Meat with Spiced Yogurt Sauce
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 500g beef mince; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/4 cup plain yogurt; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp saffron threads; 1/2 tsp sesame seeds

Saffron and Sesame Turkish Skewered Meat with Spiced Yogurt Sauce

Rich floral notes with nutty depth

32 minutes4 servings

Method

In a bowl, mix beef mince, onion, salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika until well combined.
In a separate bowl, blend yogurt, lemon juice, coriander, olive oil, garlic powder, and smoked paprika to make the sauce. Chill for 15 minutes.
Mix saffron and sesame seeds into the yogurt sauce during preparation.
Thread the meat mixture onto skewers, ensuring even distribution.
Grill skewers over medium heat for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the meat reaches 71°C (160°F).
Serve warm with the chilled yogurt sauce on the side.

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