Seekh Kebabs (Pakistani Spicy Grilled Ground Meat Skewers) Recipe

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Ingredients (18)

  • 2 teaspoons (6g) whole black peppercorns
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons (4g) whole coriander seed
  • 1 teaspoon (4g) whole cumin seed
  • 2 whole cloves (1g)
  • 2 whole bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoons (8g) sweet paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2g) cayenne pepper
  • 3 teaspoons (12g) kosher salt (if using table salt, use 1 1/2 teaspoons by volume, or 12g by weight)
  • 1 teaspoon (4g) amchur powder (see note)
  • 1 medium red onion, roughly chopped (about 6 ounces; 170g)
  • 2 cups loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves (about 2 ounces; 55g)
  • 4 medium cloves garlic, roughly chopped (about 3/4 ounce; 20g)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger, roughly chopped (about 3/4 ounce; 20g)
  • 1 to 4 green Thai bird chilies, stems removed (to taste; they are very spicy)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar (about 1/4 ounce; 7g)
  • 2 pounds (1kg) ground lamb or beef (about 20% fat content)
  • Shredded cabbage or 1 recipe Spicy Cabbage and Red Onion Slaw
  • Sliced cucumbers, tomatoes (cut into bite-size pieces), and lime wedges

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Ingredients (7)

  • 1 oz. Ketel One Vodka
  • 0.5 oz. Baileys Original Irish Cream
  • 1 oz. Brewed Espresso or Coffee, Cooled
  • 0.25 oz. Ginger Simple Syrup*
  • 2-4 1/2 Inch Slices Fresh Ginger, to Taste
  • 3 Espresso Beans to Garnish
  • Candy Cane Garnish

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