Restaurant-Style Chelo Kabab Barg Recipe: Tender and Flavorful Meat

According to Saed News Cooking Service, Kebab Barg is one of the most traditional and delicious types of Iranian kebabs, prepared with various flavors and seasonings. In this guide, you will learn how to prepare a restaurant-style Chelow Kebab Barg (kebab served with steamed rice).

Ingredients for 2 Servings

• Lamb loin: 500 grams

• Medium onions: 2

• Vegetable oil: 4 tablespoons

• Brewed saffron: 4 tablespoons

• Butter: 50 grams

• Salt and black pepper: As needed

How to Make Restaurant-Style Chelow Kebab Barg

Chelow Kebab Barg is one of Iran’s most popular dishes, known for its tender meat, aromatic saffron flavor, and delicious combination of grilled kebab served with fluffy Persian rice.

Step 1: Preparing the Meat

Place the meat on a working surface. Using a meat mallet or the back of a knife, gently pound the meat until it becomes thin and evenly flattened. The thickness should be around half a centimeter throughout the entire piece.

Step 2: Cutting the Meat

If the meat is too thick, divide it into two thinner pieces. After flattening, cut the meat into suitable strips. The ideal width for threading Barg kebab onto skewers is about four finger-widths, though it can be slightly smaller for homemade versions.

Step 3: Marinating the Meat

Place the prepared meat in a suitable bowl. Add vegetable oil, thickly sliced onions, brewed saffron, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4: Resting the Marinade

Mix the ingredients well so the seasoning covers every part of the meat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours to allow the flavors to fully absorb into the meat.

Step 5: Skewering the Meat

Once the meat has been properly marinated, place it on a working surface. Hold the meat firmly with your hand and carefully insert the skewer through it. Continue until all the meat pieces are prepared.

Step 6: Grilling the Kebab

After placing the meat on skewers, some edges may hang down, which is normal. Once exposed to heat, they will straighten. Prepare evenly heated charcoal and place the skewers over the grill.

Step 7: Final Cooking and Serving

Turn the skewers continuously so the kebabs cook evenly on all sides. Near the end of cooking, brush the kebabs with a mixture of brewed saffron and melted butter for extra flavor and shine.

Once ready, serve the Chelow Kebab Barg with Persian steamed rice or fresh bread.