Entrecote Kebabs in Silan Ginger Sauce on a Bed of Chimichurri

Name: Entrecote Kebabs in Silan Ginger Sauce on a Bed of Chimichurri
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: Istanbul & Anatolian Heart
Ingredients: 500 g aged beef; 1 onion; 0.25 cup pine nuts; 1 small hot pepper; 3 garlic cloves; 1 slice bread; 1 egg yolk; salt and pepper; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 0.25 tsp cumin; 0.25 tsp baking soda; 3 tbsp olive oil; 0.25 cup date honey; 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar; 1 tbsp fresh ginger; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 0.25 cup beef broth; salt and pepper; 1 bunch fresh parsley; 0.5 cup olive oil; 1 small hot pepper; 0.25 cup white vinegar; 3 garlic cloves; salt and pepper

Beef, pine nuts and hot pepper come together in these Turkish kebabs, fragrant with ginger and paprika and grilled. It's finished with sauce.

35 min · Serves 16 · Takes some skill

Method

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Time: Prep 20 min · Cook 15 min · 35 min total
Difficulty: hard

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To prepare the kebabs:. Mix the ground meats with the onion, pine nuts, bread and garlic. In a separate bowl beat the egg yolk with the olive oil and spices and baking soda. Add to the meats and knead together. Give the meat a few minutes to rest.
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With oiled hands, roll small balls of meat and then shape into kebabs. If you want, you can skewer them on wooden sticks, or leave them as is.
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It's best to place the kebabs in the freezer for a few minutes to firm up. Grill over hot coals or bake in a 230 degree centigrade oven for 10-15 minutes.
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To prepare the silan and ginger sauce:. Place all the ingredients in a pot and bring to the boil. Let the sauce reduce until it achieves the thickness you prefer.
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Taste and correct seasonings if necessary. To prepare the chimichurri:. Place all the ingredients with the exception of the olive oil in the food processor and give it a good zhuzz until combined.
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While the stuff is still zhuzzing, slowly add the olive oil through the chute. Taste and correct seasonings if necessary.
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To put the whole thing together:. Place a tablespoon of the chimichurri on a small plate. Place a kebab on top of the chimichurri. Drizzle with sauce.

Notes and swaps

Allergens: Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.
Swaps: apple cider vinegar: Balsamic vinegar is alcohol-derived, so this recipe uses apple cider vinegar.