Basdırma kabab, onion-marinated lamb
Meat skewers marinated in onion and grape vinegar, or pomegranate juice, then grilled over hot coals. A marinade that tenderizes the meat.
The “basdırma kebab” is a meat skewer that is marinated for several hours before being grilled over hot coals. The marinade, which includes onions, helps to tenderize the meat.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time20 min
- Cook time15 min
- Resting4 hr
- Total4 hr 35 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostModerate
- Calories377 kcal/serving
- Cooking methodMarinate, then grill over charcoal.
- Estimated cost$10.68 $5.34 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
Ingredients
people
- $10.09
- $0.21
- $0.02
- $0.09
- $0.27
Prices from US supermarkets for 2 of 5 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Cut the meat into 35-40g pieces. Mix it in a container with the chopped onion, salt, chili pepper, grape vinegar, or pomegranate juice. Keep refrigerated for 3-4 hours.
- Thread the pieces of meat onto skewers, remove any impurities, and grill them over hot coals. Before grilling, dip them in melted butter to enhance their flavor.
The bill
Basdırma kabab, onion-marinated lamb
- 500 g of beef or lamb$10.09
- 1 onion (half for the marinade)$0.21
- 15 g of pomegranate juice or 10g of grape vinegar$0.02
- 10 grams of butter$0.09
- 10 grams of parsley$0.27
Total$10.68
that's $5.34 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 377 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 17.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.4 g |
| Sugars | 2.4 g |
| Fiber | 0.9 g |
| Protein | 50.6 g |
| Salt | 0.35 g |
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