The Best Sish Kebab Kofte & Tahini Bean Salad (Piyaz) in 20 Minutes! Turkish Street Food from Refika

Hi everyone! Today, I’m making two Turkish classics: Antalya Piyaz and Burdur Şiş Köfte. In just 20 minutes, we’ll grill juicy köfte and make a refreshing piyaz salad with tahini and beans. It’s a quick and delicious way to bring the taste of Turkey into your home.
Şiş Köfte and Piyaz
For the köfte:
300 gr single ground beef (from around ribs with fat)
100 gr single ground lamb
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch black pepper
1 pinch thyme
For the piyaz:
4 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pinch salt
2 pack (400 gr) boiled beans
1 red onion, sliced
2 tomatoes, diced
10-15 sprigs of parsley, chopped
2 hard boiled eggs (optional)
For serving:
Pita bread
Tomatoes, quartered
Pepper
Onion, cut in circles
●First heat the cast iron pan.
●Then for the piyaz, combine tahini, vinegar, water, salt, and olive oil in a bowl. If the sauce is too runny, add the thicker part of the tahini and mix well.
●Place the strained boiled beans into the sauce. Add onions, tomatoes, and parsley to the beans, mix all well.
●You can optionally add boiled eggs to the piyaz for the authentic Antalya version. If you want to keep it vegan, skip the eggs.
●To make the köfte, mix the beef and lamb together. Ensure the meat has some fat, as it will melt during cooking and give the kebab its signature flavor.
●Add salt, black pepper, and thyme to the meat mixture. Knead the mixture well.
●If you don't have metal skewers, you can use wooden chopsticks.Flatten the ends with a stationary knife, if round. Soak them in water for at least 4 hours beforehand to prevent them from burning.
●Take small portions of the meat mixture and mold them around the skewers. Wet your hands slightly to prevent the meat from sticking. Shape the köftes on a plastic wrap and press down gently to give them a uniform shape.
●Place the skewers in the pan. As the fat melts, it will release its flavor, creating a slight smoke. You can also roast tomatoes, peppers, and onions in the pan alongside the kebabs for extra flavor.
●Serve the traditional köfte and the piyaz with some pita bread and enjoy this beauty with your loved ones!
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[@MiriTirana]

Greetings from 🇦🇱🇦🇱 I really like how you cook chef Refika, your videos are beautiful, and you always transmit positivity, I also like it when you invite famous people, Turkish cuisine is very similar to Albanian cuisine

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[@rochelles.8387]

I made tahini using your recipe and have tomatoes from my garden so I'll be making the Piyaz today as a side dish for fish which I thawed and need to use up. I think the combination will be delicious. I've copied the Kofte to try in the future. I love your channel and each recipe I've made has been amazing.

[@shuermarvin577]

I like your technique in making the shish.

[@barbaracombs9280]

Beautiful and delicious as always . Your recipies are great.

[@hasanvolkan4906]

I look forward to see you on our TV on the BBC channel in England ,thank you for spreading our culture and cuisine around the world xxx .

[@jujutrini8412]

I grew up eating Turkish food in London. I was lucky enough to grow up where many Turkish people settled and opened many food shops and restaurants. We love your cuisine.

[@jeenamas]

Savoured some amazing Turkish food last month . Simit is now my fav bread!

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LoIo la delicious. I love your normal paced videos and cooking demos. Love to hear the stories about the foods along with your cooking.

[@tackica06]

I have baby boy allergic to dairy, eggs, soy and grains. I love your recepies because I can use just meat and veggies and make all sorts of different and yummy foods for us. Thank you from Serbia ❤

[@kimbakimba6241]

Yummy I can't wait to try it. Thank you for sharing

[@Refika]

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[@JazzyBlues79]

Thank you Refika for another great recipe. Using the chopsticks was a great tip. I will have to try to make this recipe at home. Thanks and Cheers!

[@Catsarefab]

Fantastic! When is this going to shown on BBC ?

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Greetings from Italy !!!!!

[@lislang1225]

Merhaba! I have been watching your channel for over two years and enjoy your content so much. I am finally making my way to Turkey this week and will be in Antalya. I can’t wait to try to the burnt ice cream. Thanks for tip Refika. You are a treasure!

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Love u refika , much love from România and KSA

[@safiniaanks494]

Greetings from Germany 🤗nice Tip Just using chop Sticks! Thank you very much, that makes life easier😊

[@clairewright8153]

Yummmm it looks like a delicious feast and a very healthy one at that. I think this will be our weekend dinner

[@jeaniegobin1375]

Thank you Refika this is a wonderful video pace and recipes I will make it for my family. I hope I will be able to see the BBC episode you are featured in. I am in the USA and for some reason I cannot access on KZbin some cooking and gardening shows anymore. God be with you Refika. I am very fond of you and your crew. Take good care.

[@rb67mustang]

This is another delicious meal I really liked, and I want to try it myself.

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[@Refika]

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Çok lezzetli...

[@YayaJ4579]

I get so excited to watch all your dishes you share with us. Oh! my goodness they always look so delicious. Thanks😊❤

[@Refika]

Thank you for your very best comment!

[@mrswordsglasses9522]

Helo you always make very very delicious dishes thanks

[@Christinaanncat]

Yummy! Thank you for sharing ❤ I do agree about not rushing. I look forward to your videos every Saturday. I prefer watching videos that teach me new recipes and techniques rather than how quickly they can be completed. And I love watching you and your entire crew working magic in the kitchen ❤❤❤❤

[@Refika]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@hawaashna4890]

Yummm, the pace of the show/delivery was just perfect :) thank you!

[@SmallWonda]

Oh! Yum yum - looks SO tempting... Do you make the bread as well? That looks wonderful. Thank you.

[@moorthiak5931]

Nice way to learn Turkish dishes, thanks to you. We make some here in Tamilnadu.

[@ladybuggriffis2299]

This looks amazing you always amaze me with your videos it’s nice to try different foods. Thank you for sharing be safe and many blessings.🐞🦬🥰🐢

[@sweethome-ManoSalwa]

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[@amateurepicurean8168]

Yummmm.... Refika, you should task Bahar with creating Smell-o-Vision for your demonstration videos. My mouth was watering just imagining the wonderful aromas!!! We're not great fans of lamb either, but we are going to try it with a blend of beef upon your recommendation. Thank you to you and to your lovely cohort of talented folks. Be well and stay safe!!

[@Refika]

Thank you so much for your very best comment 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️

[@historybugs]

You can use pork instead of lamb but you should reduce the amount of it comparing with lamb because pork meat has even more fat than lamb. Already Turkish kebabs usually prepared with pork in Balkans

[@amateurepicurean8168]

@@historybugs We use a blend of minced beef and pork routinely whenever mince meat is called for. But the idea of using a little bit of minced lamb is an interesting one.

[@historybugs]

@@amateurepicurean8168 the original recipe is with lamb because muslims does not eat pork. A portion of lamb meat usually added to almost all minced beef dishes in Turkey because of extra flavor and fat it provides but pork also does the similar job. The only difference is that the pork meat is even more fatty than lamb, so you have to be more careful with it to not make it overly fat

[@amateurepicurean8168]

@@historybugs yes, we know. We're Greek. So we are familiar with our Turkish neighbors customs and practices. But thank you.

[@rodas9491]

I can’t thank you enough for the knowledge that you provided to us for free. ❤❤❤ much love refika.

[@vernanaidoo2529]

Hi Refika just watched your video Specialist Street Food on BBC. Beautiful! Felt like I was watching an old friend. Very exciting & congratulations 👏💃🤩

[@sannebolleke]

Love this recepe ❤❤

[@ninortachabo6639]

Looks fantastic, will definitely try this. Refika it would be great if you did a video showing us how to spice a new cast iron skillet (make it ready for use). ❤

[@michaelclancy1516]

always great to see your recipe's and see you cook them beautiful food and you

[@Refika]

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[@cherylfelton4030]

both of those look so good! Can't wait to try them

[@shaziakhan6137]

Looks yummy 😋

[@ANTOCOOKINGART]

I like this recipe and I'm thank for sharing on how to grill meat and Tahini Bean Salad❤❤❤❤

[@kumarishomecookingandvlogs8341]

Amazing Refika keep going.

[@cbrahas]

Great idea before the cold is coming!! Yummm

[@aishahmsom922]

Looks delicious. Definitely going to give it a try.

[@janineali4663]

I can't wait to try this dish.. it looks amazing! ❤🎉

[@buketkeen1275]

Perfect taste beyond expectations well done Refika 👍😋🇹🇷💐

[@pitchy3178]

mouth watering👍👏

[@shamimsobnom5819]

On my recent visit to Singapore, I went to a Turkish restaurant at the Arab street and had Iskendar kebab. It was not as juicy as Sish kebab, but with freshly made yogurt and bread it tasted very good. I would love to watch the Turkish Iskendar kebab recipe sometime. Take my love, Refika.

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[@batabbit7731]

I don't care how long it takes to make the food as long as it is good!

[@jeenamas]

Can you please show us how to make labneh the Turkish way! Thank you.💕

[@lisaeastes3104]

My mouth is watering ❤❤❤

[@СпасЯнков-э2ч]

I once tried this Piyaz never heard of şiş köfte but have tried Lule kebab and Adana

[@AccountingwithChris]

Amazing! I'm gonna make these and the falafel 😅

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Thank you for your amazing recipe ❤️can I cook in the oven

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Hi Refika I start dancing 💃🏻 at the end of this video 😅 and my mouth watering thanks 🙏 ❤

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That looks absolutely divine.

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[@janetmackinnon3411]

So appetising! Thank you.

[@lynnnovak889]

Excellent hack!

[@amirakulenovic9395]

Look so delicious

[@Refika]

Tastes great too 🤤 give it a try 🤗

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[@AJs_sugarrush]

As always, you're just too good❤

[@taissyjoseph4419]

I luv turkish fud!!!

[@jamesvoigt7275]

What a wonderful new dish to learn (as a non-Turkish cook). I notice that some people are looking for dishes that can be done fast fast fast. Then there are people who love to cook and are happy to devote appropriate time to that activity. There seems to be a sizeable difference in these approaches to cooking, and I don't know how to please both types at the same time. I am one who loves to cook and finds it stressful when someone tries to rush me through the process. Yes indeed, there are times when I have to hurry too, but I wouldn't try to make a dish like this. I'd stick to something like ramen, omelets, or hot dogs.

[@Refika]

Hi James! Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment 😊. You’re absolutely right - when people are pressed for time, cooking can sometimes become stressful, and that’s definitely a challenge. But cooking is such an enjoyable and relaxing activity that it can also be the perfect way to let go of that stress. Taking your time and enjoying the process is always the best part. I hope you get to try this recipe at your own pace and savor every moment! 💚 Elif Refika’s Kitchen Team

[@fatimasajjad6901]

In Pakistan we say kofte for meatballs and onion is piyaz. And we prepare kofte with gravy. Looking delicious what you're cooking. Wah is for bravo.

[@EwaRienecker]

Dear Refika, when we were in Turkey many years ago in a three star hotel with five plus star food as a snack they gave us probably borek with spinach and some kind of hard cheese, it was delicious, I do not know how to replicate it at home. We also ate some kind of very thinly sliced salad with tomatoes and cucumbers, also delicious, served with everything, as well as tomato soup like nowhere else. Maybe you could shine some light on how to make these dishes? I would love to make them at home and I trust no one else. Greetings from Germany.

[@MWOC]

Nice sharing dear friend ❤❤

[@riseshies1820]

Marvellous

[@cherieburger15]

Goodness... yummy!!! ❤

[@dko3623]

Great video!

[@Ruby_Nash]

Wow what a genius way of skewering Kafta. Thats one job I really hate doing.

[@mmz5076]

That's our dinner for next week sorted. 😀

[@Yusufmasron]

im hungry now

[@lucilacoresis2422]

Love your foods i wish you have branch in Phillipines

[@rahulbose4323]

Brilliant

[@rodas9491]

Can you make a video about bread? How to knead dough,the difference between the kneading process on white &whole wheat flour please?

[@AhmadShah-ql2dl]

Great❤

[@rochelles.8387]

For the beans, is it 400gm in each package and is that the undrained weight?

[@Hope-uk6zw]

Meat doesn't fill you up. you need veggies and starch to get full. Looks yummy.

[@squadwuschel]

Hi, short question => how height is the cast iron pan 5cm ?

[@elisabetta4478]

Mediterranean salad🥗 I bought Tahini, but I didn't like its taste in Hummus . Perhaps I should add a bit of vinegar and more lemon juice. I'd liked more Hummus with peanut butter. Thank you.

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[@nitasheth2892]

Show some vegetarian option in this thankyou ❤️❤️❤️‼️

[@Refika]

Piyaz is very vegetarian actually ☺️

[@dzintrarowe4272]

Alway looks great. Only comment is instead of cutting wood, just purchase metal/stainless steel rods in the outdoor barbeque section in store. So, just wash and reuse. lol

[@muammetcabuk869]

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[@staceyn2541]

This is the kind of food I always want to be eating. But when I get to the kitchen, I find myself making meatloaf or spaghetti instead. I wish I knew why. I probably have all of these ingredients in my pantry, too.

[@riffataftab-t9k]

in turkce you call onions soaan. in urdu(pakistan language) we call it piyaz. what is this?

[@mirmcnabb]

Wrap the ends of the chopsticks with aluminum foil- also makes it flatter so it doesn’t spin.

[@tablahoosefarazhani1302]

🌹🙏

[@nancywest1926]

A fun question for all: If Refika and friends came to cater an event for you, how much would you pay? Well, frankly, I'd pay whatever!

[@zba876]

😀🥙🫘🥗😋🎶🤘

[@honza72213]

Wouldn't it be easier to put some aluminium foil on the end of the chopsticks?

[@Refika]

Yes but I don’t like to use aluminum 😔

[@dogukan7406]

Piyaz originally has a great amount of cumin it actually. I'd say do not skip it!

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[@VangelisMourelatos]

Marry me and cook for me κουκλάρα μου

[@Mary87-qo1er]

Piyaz is a Persian word And kebab is from iran❤

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