Washington DC Kurdish Grilling Experience

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.

Meeting Point

448 20th St NE

448 20th St NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA

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

What to expect:

448 20th St NE

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.

Sample 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