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Meatball Kebab (Kebabci) from Haifa

Haifa — Mother recipe · ar de en es fr it ja pt ru zh

A delectable Haifa dish, the meatball kebabs, combine the intense flavor of the meat with the crunchy touch of the bread.

⏱️ 30 min prep + 20 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile

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Ingredients

  • 200 g of ground meat (pork, beef, and lamb)
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 1 minced garlic clove
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 pieces of filo pastry
  • oil for frying
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method

  1. Mix the ground meat with the minced garlic, chopped onion, egg, parsley, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Form equal-sized meatballs with the meat mixture.
  3. Fry the meatballs in hot oil until golden brown.
  4. Moisten the pieces of filo pastry and wrap them around the meatballs.
  5. Fry the wrapped meatballs in hot oil until they become crispy.
  6. Serve the kepeci with lemon wedges and olive oil.

The story

Meatball kebabs, known as kepeci in Haifa, are a traditional dish that has evolved from Arab and Turkish cuisine, gaining popularity in local restaurants.

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