Kazan-Kabob Tajikski (Cast-Iron Seared Meat & Whole Golden Potatoes with Cumin & Onions) – Authentic Tajikistan Recipe
Cooked in a heavy cast-iron kazan so the baby potatoes develop a crackly golden crust in the spiced drippings.
- Country of Origin
- 🇹🇯 Tajikistan (Central Asia, Asia)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Seared beef or lamb ribs/cubes, Whole baby Yukon potatoes crisped golden on the outside, Sliced sweet onions and herbs, Mountain cumin seeds (zira), Coriander
Ingredients for Kazan-Kabob Tajikski (Cast-Iron Seared Meat & Whole Golden Potatoes with Cumin & Onions) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) seared beef or lamb ribs/cubes, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups whole baby Yukon potatoes crisped golden on the outside, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup sliced sweet onions and herbs
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with mountain cumin seeds (zira)
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Tajikistan seasoning (coriander, garlic, black pepper)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and mountain cumin seeds (zira) for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add seared beef or lamb ribs/cubes and whole baby Yukon potatoes crisped golden on the outside along with coriander, garlic, black pepper, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with sliced sweet onions and herbs and serve straight from the skillet.