Cherry Kebab () is a special kind of kebab from Aleppo, Syria. It is made with minced lamb and cherry. The name in Arabic is Kebab BâÂÂil Karaz. Additional names and varieties include kebab garaz (Jewish), cherry kabab, kabab bil karaz, cherry meatballs, kebab con cerezas (Mexican), and (Armenian).
Cherry kebab is a specialty dish from Aleppo, the second largest city in Syria with heritage and history.
Cherry kebab is a stew-like preparation. The specific of this dish is that the true version of cherry kebab requires the use of St. Lucie cherries. St. Lucie cherry (Prunus cerasus) is a small (8âÂÂ10mm long), ovoid, bitter, crimson-colored cherry, smaller than its sweet counterpart. It comes in several varieties, including Aleppo, Montmorency, and Morello. Because it is sweet and sour at the same time, it perfectly blends with the richness of the lamb. Cherries give a beautiful bright purplish magenta color for this dish.