Kabab Barg

An authentic Iranian dish featuring boneless lamb in a marinade of garlic, lime, and saffron. Serve hot with plain rice (polow or chelow) or on Middle Eastern bread.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 large onions, grated
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • ½ teaspoon saffron
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ¾ pounds boneless lamb, cut into 1/2-inch x 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • 4 tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon sumac powder (optional)