Kurdish Grilling and Eating Experience in Washington DC

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

With a Kurdish chef and food expert, you'll learn the craft of grilling methods and take home simple techniques that will make you more successful with Mediterranean food.

Example Menu

Main

Adana kebab

Ground meat of lamb and beef handcrafted on skewers

Main

Grilled chicken wings

Chicken wings marinated in a unique Mediterranean sauce

Starter

Tzatziki

A side dish of yogurt, cucumber and mint, olive oil and garlic

Starter

Ezme

Kurdish salsa - chopped onions, tomatoes, peppers, parsley, cucumber in a tart and spicy sauce

Main

Lamb sis kebab

Chucks of tender lamb marinated in the traditional way

Starter

Bread

Grilled with tomato paste

Starter

Onion and sumac salad

A side dish of onion, sumac, parsley, and isot

Dessert

Baklava and tea

Freshly baked baklava with pistachio served with traditional tea

What's Included

Dinner

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Come to the entrance of the building at 448 20th Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 where the grilling demonstrations take place.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

You will learn how to make grilled meat and kebab-type preparation for meats. This type of grilling was depicted in Byzantine Greek icons and described in Homer’s Odyssey. It has some history! And I'll teach you about it- through preparation, grilling.. We will both prepare and eat an amazing meal together!

What we’ll grill: The only true method for grilling authentic kebabs is over fire, so we’ll start with how to prepare and manage an open charcoal grill the natural way (no lighter fluid). These methods can be replicated, but best to learn the process with someone whose specialty is in open fire grilling.

I will show you how to grill kebabs + chicken wings perfectly. I will explain what type of meat goes on various skewers, the process of marinating and how to keep the meat tender.

I’ll give a tutorial on spices and side dishes of tzatziki (yogurt, cucumber and mint), Antep ezme (spicy Kurdish salsa), and onion salad with sumac and isot. We will eat what we prepared end with tea and baklava for dessert.

I will show you Kurdish hospitality and we'll have an unforgettable experience together.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
Supplied by Fikri

Tags

Cooking Classes
Small Group
Food & Drink
DSA non-compliant
Zombie
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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