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Joojeh Kebab

Name: Joojeh Kebab
Cuisine: Persian (Iranian)
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken pieces; 1 tsp soaked saffron; 1 large, grated onion; 3 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 cup yogurt; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

Joojeh Kebab is a popular Persian dish consisting of grilled saffron-marinated chicken skewers. It is cherished for its tender texture and fragrant, aromatic flavors, often enjoyed during gatherings and celebrations in Iranian culture.

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Culinary DNA Preview

Persian (Iranian)85%

Middle Eastern15%

Ingredients

chicken pieces
1 kg
saffron
1 tsp soaked
onion
1 large, grated
lemon juice
3 tbsp
yogurt
1/2 cup
salt
to taste
black pepper
to taste

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Originating from traditional Persian grilling techniques, Joojeh Kebab reflects Iran's long history of marinating and grilling meats, influenced by both nomadic and royal culinary traditions.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Persian (Iranian)85%

ingredients+techniques

Middle Eastern15%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

marinating grilling skewering

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