Persian · medium · 45 min · serves 4
How to make koobideh kebab vegan
Short answer
Replace lamb and beef mince, egg binder with soy mince + grated onion + chickpea flour, chickpea flour paste. The method is unchanged and takes about 45 minutes for 4 servings.
What makes the classic version non-vegan
- Lamb and beef mince
- Egg binder
Swap table
| Instead of | Use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Mince | Soy mince + grated onion + chickpea flour | Squeeze the onion dry |
| Egg | Chickpea flour paste | Binds on the skewer |
Method
- 1Grate onion and squeeze out every drop of liquid.
- 2Mix with rehydrated soy mince, chickpea flour, turmeric, sumac and salt.
- 3Knead for 5 minutes until sticky, then rest 1 hour in the fridge.
- 4Press firmly onto flat skewers with wet hands.
- 5Grill over high heat, turning constantly, for 8 minutes.
The one thing people get wrong
Kneading until genuinely sticky is what keeps koobideh on the skewer.
Frequently asked questions
- Can koobideh kebab be made vegan?
- Yes. Replace lamb and beef mince, egg binder with soy mince + grated onion + chickpea flour, chickpea flour paste. The method stays essentially the same and takes about 45 minutes.
- What is the hardest part of veganizing koobideh kebab?
- Kneading until genuinely sticky is what keeps koobideh on the skewer.
- How long does vegan koobideh kebab take?
- About 45 minutes for 4 servings — a medium recipe.
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