Spices
Lula Kebab Spice Blend
A balanced blend for proper lula kebab — led by cumin, built on coriander, coloured with sweet paprika and lifted by the tang of sumac, which is what makes the flavour read as Caucasian rather than simply "meaty". Savory adds a herbal accent, nutmeg rounds the whole thing off, and the whole cumin seeds in the mix burst with aroma right over the coals.
The salt here is not just about taste. It draws the myofibrillar protein out of the meat, which is what makes the mince sticky enough to hold onto the skewer. The blend is calibrated so you add nothing else: 32 g per 1 kg of mince and the ratio is already right.
Product details
- Ingredients: salt, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, ground onion, premium ground black pepper, ground sumac, granulated garlic, ground savory, ground red pepper (chilli), whole cumin seed, ground nutmeg
- No MSG, preservatives, colourings or artificial flavourings
- Dosage: 32 g of blend per 1 kg of mince (salt already included)
- Flavour profile: cumin and coriander led, moderately hot, gently tangy
- Storage: in a tightly sealed container, in a dry place away from light
Recipe: lula kebab on skewers (for 1 kg of mince)
1 kg lamb or mixed mince (lamb + beef) · 32 g blend · 150 g finely chopped onion · 100 g lamb tail fat, if available
- Keep the mince cold — leave it in the fridge until the last moment.
- Chop the onion as finely as possible with a knife (not in a blender, which releases too much juice).
- Add the spice blend and knead the mince for 8–10 minutes, until it turns sticky and starts clinging to your hand. This is the crucial step — without it the kebab will slide off the skewer even with the right amount of salt.
- Throw the mince against the bowl 10–15 times, cover with film and chill for at least an hour.
- With wet hands, shape the mince firmly around wide flat skewers.
- Grill over even coals with no open flame, turning often, for 10–12 minutes.
Tip: the same blend works beautifully for meatballs, kufta, ćevapi, meat skewers and even stuffed vegetables.
Packed and shipped the same day your order is placed. Delivery across Ukraine.
