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What is the tradition of Lebanese kafta kebabs and their charred goodness
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Mar 1, 2025
Kafta kebabs are a delicious part of Lebanese cuisine, made from ground meat mixed with spices and grilled to perfection. In this video, we’ll show you how to prepare flavorful kafta kebabs, explaining the seasoning and grilling techniques that give them that perfect charred finish.
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the tradition of Lebanese cfta kebabs
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Lebanese cfta kebabs are a beloved
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Middle Eastern dish known for their
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juicy texture and Smoky chartred flavor
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made from ground meat typically lamb or
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beef they're blended with onions parsley
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and fragrant spices before being shaped
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onto skewers and grilled to Perfection
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these kebabs are a staple in Lebanese
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Cuisine often served with P bread hummus
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and fresh salads the tradition of making
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CFA kebabs dates back century
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reflecting lebanon's Rich culinary
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Heritage and love for grilled Meats
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essential ingredients for authentic cfta
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the key to a perfect cfta Kebab lies in
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the balance of ingredients ground Lam or
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beef is mixed with finely chopped onions
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fresh parsley garlic and a blend of
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spices such as cumin cinnamon allspice
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and black pepper this combination
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creates a depth of flavor that enhances
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the natural richness of the meat some
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recipes also include a small amount of
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breadcrumbs or bulgar to improve texture
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and help bind the mixture together
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shaping the perfect kebabs traditionally
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cfta is shaped onto metal skewers
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forming long slightly flattened logs the
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skewers allow for even cooking and help
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the kebabs develop a delicious Char when
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grilled over an open flame if using
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wooden skewers they should be soaked in
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water beforehand to prevent burning
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properly shaping the kebabs ensures they
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stay intact during grilling and cook
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evenly giving them their signature juicy
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texture the secret to grilling cfta
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kebabs grilling cfta over charcoal is
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the most authentic method imparting a
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smoky slightly crisp exterior while
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keeping the inside moist the high heat
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helps sear the meat locking in juices
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and enhancing the spices Aroma turning
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the skewers frequently ensures even
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cooking preventing the kebabs from
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drying out if grilling isn't an option
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they can also be cooked in a cast iron
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pan or baked in the oven
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though the Smoky essence of charcoal
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grilling is hard to beat variations of
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cfta in Lebanese Cuisine cfta kebabs
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come in many variations across Lebanon
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some versions incorporate chili for
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extra heat While others mix in pine nuts
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for added crunch another popular style
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cfta bilia involves baking the cfta in a
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tomato sauce with potatoes creating a
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comforting dish served with rice whether
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grilled baked or pan fried CFA remains a
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vers and deeply flavorful part of
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Lebanese Cuisine serving cfta with
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classic accompaniments cfta kebabs pair
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beautifully with fresh and vibrant side
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dishes a drizzle of tahini sauce or a
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dollop of garlic toam adds creaminess
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and contrast they are often served with
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warm pea bread grilled vegetables and
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traditional salads like fatou or tabouli
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a side of hummus or Baba Gan complement
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the Smoky flavors making for a
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satisfying and well-rounded meal the
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role of cfta in Lebanese Gatherings cfta
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kebabs hold cultural significance in
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Lebanon often prepared during family
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gatherings barbecues and festive
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occasions they are a symbol of
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hospitality bringing people together
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over shared meals the process of
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grilling CFA Outdoors is a social
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tradition with families and friends
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gathering around to enjoy the aroma and
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flavors of freshly cooked kebabs making
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cfta at home with ease homemade cfta
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kebabs are simple to prepare with the
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right ingredients and technique using
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fresh highquality meat and finely
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chopped herbs enhances the overall
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flavor mixing the meat well and allowing
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it to rest before shaping helps the
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flavors meld together whether cooked on
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a grill stove top or in the oven
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homemade cfta kebabs bring the taste of
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Lebanese street food into your kitchen
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the health benefits of cfta cfta Kebabs
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offer a protein Rich meal packed with
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nutrients from herbs and spices using
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lean ground meat reduces fat content
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while keeping the kebabs flavorful
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grilling instead of frying minimizes
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excess oil making cfta a healthy yet
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delicious option when paired with fresh
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salads and whole grain pea it becomes a
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well balanced nutritious dish that fits
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into various diets bringing the taste of
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Lebanon to your table lebonese cfta
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kebabs are more than just a meal they're
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a celebration of bold flavors
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time-honored cooking methods and
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communal dining
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whether you enjoy them wrapped in pea
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alongside mess platters or as part of a
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larger Feast CA kebabs capture the
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essence of Lebanese Cuisine mastering
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this dish allows you to experience the
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rich traditions and flavors of Lebanon
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in your own home
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