Cherry kebab


Cherry Kebab is a special kind of kebab from Aleppo, Syria. It is made with minced lamb and cherry. The name in Arabic is Kebab B’il Karaz. Additional names and varieties include kebab garaz, cherry kabab, kabab bil karaz, cherry meatballs, kebab con cerezas, and .

Place of occurrence

Cherry kebab is a specialty dish from Aleppo, the second largest city in Syria with heritage and history.

Specificity

Cherry kebab is a stew-like preparation. The specific of this dish is that the true version of cherry kebab requires the use of St. Lucie cherries. St. Lucie cherry is a small, ovoid, bitter, crimson-colored cherry, smaller than its sweet counterpart. It comes in several varieties, including Aleppo, Montmorency, and Morello. Because it is sweet and sour at the same time, it perfectly blends with the richness of the lamb. Cherries give a beautiful bright purplish magenta color for this dish.