Persian Kabob Diggy (aka Pan Kabob)
and a pregnancy update
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This week I share the recipe for one of my favorite persian dishes, kabob..
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Pregnancy update…
I am officially 30 weeks pregnant!
Can you guess what we are having from the picture above? :)
My mom came over last week to help me organize the nursery! We went through all of our outfits, diapers and gadgets to figure out what goes where.
To be honest, I don’t even know what half the things I have are for, it’s a whole new world!
I am the type of person to get overwhelmed really easily. My husband always helps chill me out. So I function much better when I take it day-by-day and step-by-step.
For example, I’m literally JUST focusing on this week. What I need to do for my body, baby and job. If I jump too far ahead, it just goes downhill.
Is anyone else like this? Let me know in the comments below!
Here’s what I have been loving this month…
Comfy house slippers you won’t want to take off!
They have all different designs (the smiley face ones are so cute too).
I have 3 different pairs & I wear them on rotation. They are the best non pregnancy & pregnancy pants!
It’s slightly cropped has side pockets & drawstring! The most comfortable material!
Not sure how I survived without one all this time but vacuuming has actually become enjoyable now. I even got my husband to be the designated vacuum-er in the house! He actually enjoys it now!
It’s lightweight, easy to use, easy to clean, sleek and cleans up pet hair really well.
Persian Kabob Diggy Grocery List
Substitutions are listed next to each ingredient!
Produce
1 white onion, yellow onion works too
Meat/Dairy
1 lb ground turkey - alternatively you can use ground beef or ground plant based meat (Beyond or Impossible work well)
2 cups plain yogurt - I like using greek yogurt but you could use a non-dairy creamy yogurt as well
Non-Perishables
1 (14.5 oz) can of whole or crushed tomato
2 cups long grain Basmati rice
Oils/Seasonings
2 teaspoons avocado oil
1 1/2 teaspoon sumac, you can find this online!
1 3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
Other
2 3/4 cup water
Appliances & Cookware Needed
1x food processor or cheese grater (for the onion)
1x large bowl, for mixing
1 large flat non-stick skillet, with a lid
1x medium stockpot with a lid, for rice
2x burners on the stove
1x can opener
1x spatula
Skillet | Mixing Bowl Set | Food Processor
Persian Kabob Diggy (aka Pan Kabob)
Serves: 4 people
Total time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
1 white onion
1 lb ground meat (turkey)
1 teaspoon avocado oil
1 1/2 teaspoon sumac
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 (14.5 oz) can of whole or crushed tomato
Directions
Process onion in a food processor for 30 seconds until totally crushed. You could also use a cheese grater.
Add processed onion and the uncooked ground meat into a big bowl. Add all of the spices, mix with your hands until totally combined.
Into a non-stick medium/large size pan, add the oil then the meat mixture. Flatten with your hands, pushing it down about 1/4 inch thick. When the meat starts cooking it puffs up a bit towards the middle so flatten up the sides of the pan a little bit.
With a spatula, cut the meat into 2 inch wide strips all the way across the pan. Now add a cut in the middle of the pan all the way across the opposite way.
Put the pan on the stove and heat on medium heat.
Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon sumac on top.
Cook for 15 minutes, without a top. Make sure to move the pan every 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
Once golden, flip each kabob piece.
Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of sumac the other side now. Continue to cook for 5 minutes on medium heat once all pieces are flipped.
After the 5 minutes, add the contents of the canned tomato (juice and whole tomato). Put the top on and turn off the heat. Let this sit for another 5 minutes to marinate in the tomato flavorings.
Serve with rice and yogurt (see directions below).
Fluffy Rice
Ingredients
2 cups long grain Basmati rice
2 3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon avocado oil
1 teaspoon salt
Directions
Wash the rice. Place rice in a saucepan and cover the rice with water. Swirl your hands through the water, then drain carefully. Repeat about 5-6 times until the water being drained is no longer cloudy.
In the same saucepan, add the water and salt to the rice. Bring rice to a boil (about 3-4 minutes) then cover with a lid and reduce heat to medium/low for about 15 minutes.
Notes
Store the kabob in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Store the rice in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Heat everything up together on the stove on low heat for 20 minutes, oven at 350 for 20 minute or microwave for 2.5 minutes!
Serve everything with plain yogurt for a traditional experience!
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