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Joojeh kabab — saffron-marinated grilled chicken skewers.

Joojeh Kabab

جوجه کباب
Kabab & Grill

Chicken marinated in saffron, onion and lemon, then grilled.

What is it?

Chicken pieces are left in a marinade of grated onion, lemon juice and saffron — often for several hours — before going onto skewers.

Some versions include yogurt in the marinade, which keeps the chicken softer; others are made without.

The Persian table

Joojeh is widely associated with outdoor cooking and picnics, and is served with rice or bread, grilled tomato and lemon.

Explore the ingredients

Saffron →Onion →Lemon →Yogurt →

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کباب کوبیده

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کباب ترش

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ته‌چین

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Photograph

File:Jujeh Kabob.JPG · Photo by Fl4812a · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0