Turkish Kebab Wraps with Sumac Onions and Yogurt Sauce

Name: Turkish Kebab Wraps with Sumac Onions and Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 500g ground lamb or beef; 1 small onion, grated; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 1 large red onion, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon sumac; Juice of 1 lemon; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Pinch of salt; 1 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped; Salt and pepper, to taste; 4 large flatbreads or Lavash; 8 lettuce leaves; 2 tomatoes, sliced; 1 cucumber, sliced

Mediterranean-inspired delight

Savor the rich flavors of Turkish kebabs wrapped with sumac-infused onions and a creamy yogurt sauce.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Kebab

500g ground lamb or beef

1 small onion, grated

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Sumac Onions

1 large red onion, thinly sliced

1 tablespoon sumac

Juice of 1 lemon

1 tablespoon olive oil

Pinch of salt

For the Yogurt Sauce

1 cup plain Greek yogurt

1 clove garlic, minced

2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Wraps

4 large flatbreads or Lavash

8 lettuce leaves

2 tomatoes, sliced

1 cucumber, sliced

Preparation

Marinating the Kebab

Combine ingredients

Combine ground lamb or beef, grated onion, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.

Mix thoroughly

Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

Refrigerate

Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for best results.

Preparing the Sumac Onions

Combine onions and seasonings

In a bowl, combine the sliced red onions, sumac, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt.

Ensure the onions are evenly coated with sumac to prevent any bitterness.

Toss well

Toss well to coat the onions evenly.

Rest

Let sit for 15–20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Use a mandoline to achieve evenly sliced onions for uniform marination.

Cooking Process

Grilling the Kebabs

Shape the marinated meat onto skewers and grill on medium heat until fully cooked.

Assembling the Wraps

Lay out a flatbread, layer lettuce, tomato, cucumber, grilled kebab, sumac onions, drizzle yogurt sauce, then roll tightly.

Serving and Slicing

Serve by slicing each wrap into halves.

Slice each wrap into halves for ease of serving.

Plating & Serving