Lamb kokoretsi with sweetbreads

We've savored numerous kokoretsi dishes, but none quite like Istanbul's rendition. Employing a clever technique, they achieve a simultaneous crispiness and juiciness that's truly remarkable. This recipe is among the 115 culinary treasures shared by Istanbul's Greeks, spotlighted in Gastronomos magazine's extensive feature, "Easter in Istanbul."

1 hour preparation

1 hour, 15 minutes cooking

Total time: 2 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

(Serves 6, suitable for mezze appetizers)

• 300 g lamb intestines
• 500 g lamb sweetbreads
• 1 lamb spleen
• 150 ml vinegar
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 8-10 cherry tomatoes
• 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
• Salt
• Red sweet paprika
• Red hot paprika
• Oregano
• Sandwich buns (optional)

Instructions

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