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Torsh kabab, Gilan skewers marinated in walnuts and pomegranate molasses

Torsh kabab, Gilan skewers marinated in walnuts and pomegranate molasses

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A specialty from northern Iran: large pieces of lamb or veal marinated for 2-3 hours in ground walnuts, pomegranate molasses, onion, garlic, and herbs, th…

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Recipe from Roozitaa, دوستی بزرگ, adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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The “sour kebab” gets its name from the pomegranate molasses. It is only added at the end of cooking to ensure the meat remains tender.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Resting2 hr
  • Total2 hr 35 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostModerate
  • Cooking methodbarbecue
  • Estimated cost$13.88 $3.47 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Gluten-free
  • Low lactose

Ingredients

4 people
  • $10.08
  • $2.20
  • $0.21
  • $0.18
  • $1.18
  • $0.03

Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 6 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the oil, grated onion, grated garlic, herbs, walnuts, pepper, and pomegranate molasses. ≈ 4 min
  2. Add the meat and mix. Do not add salt yet: the salt would make the meat tough. ≈ 4 min
  3. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours.
  4. Thread the meat onto skewers, leaving a finger’s width of space between the pieces. ≈ 3 min
  5. Grill over charcoal. Once the meat is cooked through, season it with salt.
  6. Serve with saffron rice or bread. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Torsh kabab, Gilan skewers marinated in walnuts and pomegranate molasses

  • 500 g of lamb or beef, cut into large, regular pieces$10.08
  • 100 g of ground walnuts$2.20
  • 1 grated onion$0.21
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced$0.18
  • ½ cup of olive oil$1.18
  • salt and pepper$0.03

Total$13.88

that's $3.47 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 500 g of lamb or beef, cut into large, regular pieces
  • 100 g of ground walnuts
  • 3 tablespoons of pomegranate molasses
  • 1 grated onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • ½ cup of olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons of chopped herbs (parsley, cilantro, chervil, tarragon)
  • salt and pepper

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