Jūje-kabāb consists of pieces of chicken first marinated in minced onion and lemon juice with saffron

Saffron

Saffron is a spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus, commonly known as the saffron crocus. Crocus is a genus in the family Iridaceae. Each saffron crocus grows to and bears up to four flowers, each with three vivid crimson stigmas, which are each the distal end of a carpel...

then grilled over a fire. It is sometimes served with grilled tomato and pepper. Jujeh kabab is one of the most popular Persian dishes.

Joojeh kebab is a popular dish in Iran. It is a main dish at weddings, or dinner parties, known in Persian as "mehmoonis." Joojeh kebab is usually eaten with rice, which is a main staple in the Persian diet.

External links

• Jujeh Kabab (Joojeh Kabob) Recipe
• Jujeh