Maryam's Persian Kabobs

Ingredients:

• 350 grams ground beef (15% fat)

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

• 1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder

• Pinch of saffron powder (optional)

• 1 large onion peeled and

• finely chopped 1 teaspoon olive oil

Steps

1. In a warm mixing bowl, combine meat and the rest of the kabob ingredients listed above. Knead with your hands for a few minutes (not much more than a few minutes; otherwise, the kebobs will become too firm)

2. Using damp hands, divide the meat into 7 equal lumps about the size of small oranges. Then, roll each into a kebob shape (about 8 cm long, 2 cm wide, and 1 cm deep). You can also roll them into the shape of small burgers if you’d prefer (e.g., about 7 cm in diameter and 1 cm deep).

3. Pour 3 tablespoons of cooking oil into a non-stick medium size pan, and then place in the kebobs (or small burgers) and fry both sides on medium heat.