Lulu Kabobs
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Author Notes: This is adapted from great family friends who are Armenian. Surely there's a more authentic recipe (and name!) out there, but here's the version that became a staple in my house growing up and now, in my own kitchen. I don't know if these are street food in Armenia, but they should be! - Midge
Food52 Review: The Lulu Kabobs are perfect for a quick weeknight meal when you want a little bit of an exotic flavor. They were easy to make and tasty. I broiled them, but would recommend the grill as the house did get a bit smoky. The veggies and yogurt made a great pita sandwich with these meatballs. - TheGingerCook
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Serves 2-3
kabobs
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice, freshly ground
accompaniments
- pita bread
- Greek yogurt (full fat)
- chopped cucumbers
- chopped red onion
- chopped tomatoes
- fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- any pickled veggies
- Blend together all ingredients except for lamb.
- Gently fold in lamb to the mixture, adding salt and pepper to taste.
- Shape into oblong balls, sort of egg-shaped but bigger (so it fits nicely in the pita bread).
- Broil or grill for about 7-8 minutes per side.
- Serve in pita bread with yogurt, assorted veggies, pickles, and herbs.
- This recipe is a Community Pick!
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Street Food
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Meatballs
Tags: Armenian, Easy, meatballs, Middle Eastern
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almost 2 years ago Helen's All Night Diner
This looks wonderful, will have to try it soon!
almost 2 years ago Midge
Thanks Helen!
almost 2 years ago fiveandspice
Emily is a trusted source on Scandinavian Cuisine.
These look delicious! I've been on such a Mediterranean kick lately (probably the weather). I think I'm going to have to try some version of these tonight - maybe on the grill! Also, lulu kabob is really fun to say.
almost 2 years ago Midge
Thanks fiveandspice! I've no idea how they got that name but it is cute.
almost 2 years ago boulangere
Cynthia is a trusted source on Bread/Baking.
Ooooooh!
almost 2 years ago sdebrango
Suzanne is a trusted source on General Cooking.
Sounds delicious
almost 2 years ago Midge
Thanks sdebrango!
almost 3 years ago There'sAlwaysPie
The Lulu Kabobs are perfect for a quick weekenight meal when you want a little bit of an exotic flavor. They were easy to make and tasty. I broiled them, but would reccomend the grill as the house did get a bit smoky with the high heat and the grease from the lamb. I think you could also play up the flavor a little more and add some more spice to the lamb. The veggies and yogurt made a great pitat sandwich with these meatballs.
almost 3 years ago Midge
Thanks so much TheGingerCook! I'm really glad you liked them.
almost 3 years ago Sagegreen
I love how this sounds. Hope you will add a photo. It was great to meet you as well. As soon as we get real emails from Elena I can send you and savorykitchen our photos. Loved hearing about your work, too.
almost 3 years ago Midge
Thanks for the nice comments!
almost 3 years ago lastnightsdinner
These are flavors I love, and a prep I grew up with - nice work!
almost 3 years ago lapadia
Not a lamb person, but I LOVE all the seasonings you used here!
almost 3 years ago littleclove
These sound delicious! I'm printing this one out right now, thanks!