Lamb lula
4 servings
60 minutes
Lula kebab made from lamb is a classic dish of Azerbaijani cuisine that embodies the richness of Caucasian flavors. Its history roots in the centuries-old traditions of Eastern cooks, where meat cooked over an open fire symbolized hospitality and the art of communication. Juicy, aromatic lula kebabs made from minced lamb generously seasoned with onions and spicy chili peppers reveal depth of flavor by combining tenderness and spiciness. Baked in the oven, they retain a rich meaty aroma and become a perfect complement to fresh vegetables, lavash or spicy sauces. This dish highlights the traditional combination of simple yet quality ingredients, transforming them into a true gastronomic poem that one wants to try again and again.
1
Chop the onion finely.
- Onion: 1 piece
2
Mix onion into the minced meat, add salt, and pour in vegetable oil. Cut the chili pepper in half, remove the seeds, chop it up and add to the minced meat.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Salt: to taste
- Vegetable oil: 4 tablespoons
- Chili pepper: 1 piece
3
Shape thin elongated cutlets and thread skewers through them. Don't be afraid to make the cutlets larger than you expect to see at the end — they will shrink significantly during baking.
4
Bake in the oven at 200 degrees for about 20 minutes.