We make homemade kebabs in Arabic pita with cheese sauce using Arla products, for a beloved and delicious combination.
For the kebabs:
- 800g ground beef
- 200g ground pork
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp cumin, powder
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
- ½ bunch parsley, finely chopped
- 50g grated Arla Mozzarella
- 50g grated kasseri cheese
For the cheese sauce:
- 200g strained yogurt
- 200g Arla fresh cream cheese
- 30g grape molasses (petimezi)
- 1 tbsp hot harissa paste (optional)
- A pinch of salt
For serving:
- 4 Arabic pitas
- 2 tomatoes, cut in half
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
Process
Step 1
Kebabs: In a bowl, we add all the ingredients for the kebabs except for the kasseri and the Arla Mozzarella. Knead well for 5 minutes. You can also do this in a mixer with the paddle attachment. Finally, incorporate the Arla Mozzarella and kasseri. Let the mixture rest in the fridge for 6 hours, or overnight if preferred.
Step 2
Cheese sauce: In a bowl, add the hot harissa paste if using, the yogurt, the Arla fresh cream cheese, the grape molasses, and a pinch of salt, and mix until smooth. Leave it in the fridge.
Step 3
Shape the kebabs into 70g sticks each and grill them. Grill the tomatoes as well, and lightly warm the pitas.
Step 4
Serve the kebabs in the pitas along with the grilled tomatoes, onion slices, and cheese sauce.
