Lamb Dishes

Cağ kebabı is a kebab variety originating from the Turkish city of Erzurum. It is made with lamb that is marinated with onions, salt, and pepper for about 12 hours, and the meat is then placed on a big horizontal skewer and cooked over a wood fire... READ MORE

Antikristo is a traditional technique of cooking meat on Crete. A young lamb (or a goat, on rare occasions) is cut into four pieces (called goulidia), salted, then placed on big wooden skewers that are arranged around the fire in a circul... READ MORE

Döner kebab is a delicacy that is known throughout the world, consisting of grilled pieces of meat that are shredded from a vertical skewer. The meat is typically seasoned with fresh herbs and spices. Originally, the meat used in döner w... READ MORE

Adana kebap is a popular skewered meat dish named after one of the most famous kebab cities in the country, Adana. This kebab is made with ground lamb and tail fat that are kneaded together with garlic, onion, paprika, and hot red pepper flakes, g... READ MORE

Jingisukan is a Hokkaido-specialty consisting of grilled mutton or lamb. The dish is always prepared tableside on the convex-shaped grills. The guests are served with sliced meat, which can be plain or marinated, and are then encouraged to grill t... READ MORE

A specialty of the city of Bursa, İskender kebap is named after a butcher called İskender Efendi, who first prepared this flavorful dish. It consists of thinly sliced lamb that is grilled and combined with a spicy tomato sauce and pita bread, whil... READ MORE

Hünkar beğendi is a traditional dish consisting of a flavorful lamb stew that is served on top of a creamy roasted eggplant purée. The purée is often thickened with milk and cheese, while the whole dish is sometimes topped with ... READ MORE

Grilled lamb chops are a traditional Greek dish that is popular throughout the country and usually enjoyed as the main course. Lamb chops are usually marinated in various combinations of olive oil, lemon juice, and a variety of fresh herbs before ... READ MORE

Kleftiko is a typical Greek dish that is commonly prepared at festive events and celebrations, consisting of a succulent piece of lamb or goat meat that is wrapped in foil and baked in airtight ovens. Also spelled as klephtiko, the name c... READ MORE

Cordero asado is a popular Castillan dish made by roasting a whole lamb over an open fire. The lamb is usually marinated with lemon, garlic, and various fresh herbs such as rosemary and thyme. Once it is properly cooked, cordero asado is typically... READ MORE

Kabab chenjeh is a traditional meat dish originating from Iran. This type of kebab is usually made with a combination of lamb, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. The meat is cut into cubes and marinated in a mixture of lemo... READ MORE

Dande kabab is a traditional meat dish originating from Kermanshah. This type of kebab is usually made with lamb ribs that are cut into large pieces, placed on skewers, and then grilled. As the meat cooks, it is brushed with a sauce consisting of ... READ MORE

Testi kebab is a traditional kebab variety made by filling a clay pot with a mixture of meat (usually lamb, but sometimes beef or chicken), vegetables (such as tomatoes, peppers, onions, and garlic), and various spices. This dish is particularly p... READ MORE

Also known as arrustelle or rustelle in local dialect, arrosticini are skewers made with castrato, the meat of castrated sheep, mutton, or sometimes even lamb, traditionally grilled on an elongated, charcoal-fired brazie... READ MORE

Lagman or latiaozi is a dish from Central Asia with possible roots in Xinjiang, a northwestern region of China. The name translates to pulled noodles or hand-stretched noodles, denoting the main feature of the dish. Since there i... READ MORE

Lechazo is a Spanish dish consisting of a roasted suckling lamb. In order for the lamb to classify as lechazo, it must weigh between 5 and 7 kg and its age cannot be more than 20 to 30 days. The lamb must be fed only on its mother's milk, hence th... READ MORE

Kabab koobideh is the Iranian term for a variety of minced meat kebabs usually prepared with onions and finely ground lamb, beef, or chicken. The meat is seasoned with various spices, formed around metal skewers, then grilled on charcoal barbecues... READ MORE

Originating from Türkiye’s Aegean region, çöp şis is a kebab variety which, in modern Turkish, could be translated as trash shish or garbage shish. Despite the indecent connotationsREAD MORE

Alinazik is a Turkish kebab variety originating from Gaziantep. It consists of char-grilled and puréed eggplants that are combined with garlic yogurt sauce, then topped with chunks of meltingly sweet lamb. The meat is typically stewed with ... READ MORE

This Iranian kebab variety is traditionally associated with the provinces of Gilan and Mazandaran. The kebab is usually made with lean cuts of beef or lamb which are marinated in a flavorful combination of pomegranate molasses, walnuts, garlic, pa... READ MORE

Tanjia is a unique Moroccan specialty made by cooking lamb meat in a clay urn along with flavorings such as saffron, cumin, garlic, lemons, and olive oil. The dish is especially popular in Marrakech, where the urns are filled with all of the ingre... READ MORE

Kuzu şiş is a traditional type of kebab. This meat dish is made with chunks of lamb meat, mushrooms, green peppers, shallots, cherry tomatoes, and eggplants. The meat is usually marinated in a mixture of yogurt, olive oil, garlic, cumin, Turkish p... READ MORE

Xinjiang lamb skewers is a dish consisting of pieces of lamb (rarely even mutton) that are skewered onto a stick and then grilled using a special technique. The lamb is first cut up into pieces, each having a different texture and flavor. Every pi... READ MORE

Beyti is a traditional kebab variety originating from Istanbul. It consists of ground lamb or beef that's seasoned with spices, grilled on a skewer, then served wrapped in lavash, cut into pieces, and topped with tomato sauce and yogurt. The groun... READ MORE

Cordero al palo is a traditional lamb specialty that involves roasting a whole lamb on a spit, a cooking technique which has long been practiced in Chile and Argentina (especially Patagonia). The lamb is slowly cooked for several hours over a wood... READ MORE

Chanakhi is a hearty Georgian stew made with lamb, eggplant, sweet peppers, and tomatoes. The stew is typically flavored and seasoned with coriander, basil, pepper, and salt. This flavorful dish is traditionally served in individual clay pots, cal... READ MORE

A specialty of Pashtun cuisine, chopan kabob is made with lamb meat roasted over a traditional Afghan charcoal brazier called mankal. It was named after sheep herders (chopan is a Pashto word for shepherd) who used to rub chunks ... READ MORE

Tsigaristo is a traditional dish originating from Crete. It's prepared by sautéeing the onions in olive oil, then adding seasoned lamb meat and frying it in the pan or a clay pot over low heat. Near the end of cooking, a bit of lemon is add... READ MORE

Rogan josh is an aromatic lamb curry that is believed to be of Persian origin, although today it is more closely associated with the Kashmir region of India. The stew is characterized by tender meat and a thick, fiery red sauce coming from deseede... READ MORE

Kabab barg is a variety of Iranian kebab which consists of pieces of lamb or beef, and - less commonly - chicken. It usually employs fillets, tenderloin, or lamb shanks, which are cut into strips and marinated before they are skewered and traditio... READ MORE

Seekh kabab is a delicious, juicy Pakistani kebab variety made with a combination of minced meat (typically lamb), onions, garlic, ginger, coriander, lemon juice, yogurt, and garam masala. The spices used in the dish can be modified according to p... READ MORE

Ghormeh sabzi is an Iranian herb stew, commonly eaten everywhere in Iran and considered to be the national dish of the country. Although there are numerous ways to prepare the dish, the essential ingredient is a combination of fried herbs, usually... READ MORE

This Greek classic consists of an oven-roasted combination of potatoes and a leg of lamb, which can be marinated or seasoned with olive oil and fresh herbs. The dish is mainly prepared for special occasions or family gatherings, and it is typicall... READ MORE

Stufat is a Romanian meat stew, typically made with lamb, chopped scallions, fresh green garlic, tomato paste, oil, and seasonings. This traditional dish is connected with the arrival of spring, the time when new plants and herbs are starting to g... READ MORE

Kabab loghmeh is a traditional meat dish originating from Iran. This type of kebab is usually made with a combination of ground lamb, onions, saffron, tomatoes, garlic, turmeric, flour, sumac, salt, and pepper. The meat is mixed with grated onions... READ MORE

Cordero patagónico al asador is a Patagonian meat delicacy consisting of a whole, opened, and butterflied lamb roasted over an open fire. The lamb is attached to an iron cross, and it is then placed near the fire, slightly angled in order t... READ MORE

Khoresh gheimeh, occasionally called simply gheimeh or gheimeh polo, is a traditional meat stew made with yellow split beans. Traditionally it was always made with cubed beef or lamb, but modern variations sometimes include lean ... READ MORE

Chakapuli is a popular Georgian stew consisting of either beef or lamb meat, unripe sour plums, onions, green peppers, white wine, and herbs and seasonings such as tarragon, coriander, garlic, and salt. It is especially popular during spring, when... READ MORE

Shakriyeh is a traditional stew made with lamb cooked in a tangy yogurt-based sauce. The meat is simmered with garlic and onions, and then blended with a smooth yogurt sauce flavored with spices such as cinnamon or cloves. It's typically served ov... READ MORE

Lyulya kebab is a unique kebab variety popular throughout the Caucasus region. It typically consists of ground lamb combined with finely chopped onions. The mixture is seasoned with salt and black pepper, then skewered and grilled. Other types of ... READ MORE

Janjetina ispod peke is a traditional lamb specialty that calls for preparing the meat under a metal, bell-like dome or lid called peka in Dalmatia or čripnja in Istria. The meat is usually combined with potatoes and vegetables s... READ MORE

Kuzu kapama is a traditional dish prepared with a leg of lamb or lamb shins, scallions, parsley, and either lettuce or swiss chard. Additions might include onions, potatoes, thyme, dill, garlic, tomato paste, and butter. The meat is cooked with le... READ MORE