Paula Wolfert learned this unusual dish from Burhan Cagda, the kebab master of Gaziantep, Turkey. Bulgur mixed in with the ground meat makes the kebabs light and tender. The two sauces—one tangy, herbal and nutty and the other creamy and garlicky—play off the smoky kebabs and off each other as well. Slideshow: Incredible Kebab Recipes
How to Make It
Using a sharp knife, cut the lemons into eighths and discard any seeds. Cut the lemon flesh from the peel and coarsely chop the flesh. Transfer to a small bowl and add the parsley, mint, walnuts, garlic, olive oil, water, salt and black and Aleppo peppers. Let stand for 1 hour.
In a small bowl, whisk the yogurt with the water. Whisk in the parsley, garlic and salt. Let stand for 1 hour.
Light a grill or preheat the broiler. In a food processor, combine the ground turkey with the 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the bulgur, onion, flour, salt, black pepper, allspice, cumin and Aleppo pepper and process to a paste, about 30 seconds. Form the mixture into six 7-by-1 1/2-inch logs on metal skewers.
Brush the kebabs with olive oil and grill over moderately high heat, turning once, until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Serve the kebabs with warm pita bread and the 2 sauces.
