Meshana skara: Bulgarian barbecue to share
The meshana skara is a Bulgarian plate of mixed grilled meats, composed here of kyufte, kebapche and lamb skewers with mushrooms in the Strandzhanski shish style. It is served with lyutenitsa, fries, grated kashkaval or a fresh salad.
Pour: 6 personnes
Ingredients
For the kyufte
- 300 g ground pork
- 200 g ground beef
- ½ onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
For the kebapche
- 250 g ground beef
- 250 g ground pork
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
For the Strandzhanski shish
- 500 g diced lamb
- 125 g lamb fat or strainer
- 150 g mushrooms, halved
- Melted butter
- Salt
- Pepper
- Paprika
To serve
- Lyutenitsa
- French Fries
- Grated Kashkaval
- Fresh salad or bean salad optional
Préparation
- Prepare the kyufte: mix the ground pork, ground beef, onion, garlic, salt, pepper and cumin.
- Cover and let rest for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Divide the filling into 8 portions, form balls and flatten them.
- Prepare the kebapche: mix the ground beef, ground pork, cumin, salt and pepper.
- Divide into 8 portions and shape into long cylinders. Set aside in the fridge.
- Prepare the skewers: season the lamb with salt, pepper and paprika.
- Cover and let rest for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Assemble the skewers, alternating the pieces of lamb, the fat or strainer and the mushrooms.
- Heat the barbecue, grill or grill pan.
- Cook the kyufte for about 5 minutes on each side.
- Cook the kebapche for about 5 minutes on each side, turning regularly.
- Cook the skewers, turning often and brushing with melted butter.
- Serve immediately with fries, lyutenitsa and grated kashkaval.
Notes
Ground meats should rest before cooking to better stand on the grill.
For a more authentic cooking, choose a charcoal barbecue or a very hot grill.
The meshana skara varies according to the region and the restaurant: you can also add a pork chop, a sausage, a pork skewer or grilled vegetables.
Lyutenitsa is the ideal accompaniment: its taste of pepper and tomato balances the richness of grilled meats.
