Kabab Barg (Marinated Beef Fillet Skewers with Grilled Tomatoes)
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Ingredients
- 600 g beef fillet
- 1 onion, grated
- 0.125 tsp saffron threads
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 tomatoes
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories
- 335 kcal
- Protein
- 33.6 g
- Carbohydrate
- 6.3 g
- of which sugars
- 4.9 g
- Fat
- 19.1 g
- of which saturates
- 4.3 g
- Fibre
- 1.8 g
- Salt
- 0.22 g
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Method
- 1
Soak the saffron threads in 2 tablespoons of hot water.
- 2
Slice the beef fillet thinly against the grain, then flatten each slice gently with the back of a knife.
- 3
Mix the grated onion, saffron water, lemon juice and oil in a bowl, add the beef and marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- 4
Thread the beef slices concertina-style onto flat skewers.
- 5
Heat a griddle pan or barbecue to high and cook the skewers for 2-3 minutes each side until charred and cooked to your liking, grilling the tomatoes alongside for the last 6-8 minutes.
- 6
Serve with flatbread or rice and the grilled tomatoes.

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