 Multiple rolls of kokoretsi roasting on wood fire in İzmir, Turkey | |
| Type | Meat dish |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Byzantine Empire |
| Region or state | Balkans, Asia Minor |
| Main ingredients | Lamb or goat intestines, offal (sweetbreads, hearts, lungs or kidneys) |
Kokoretsi or kokoreç is a dish of the Balkans and Anatolia (Asia Minor), consisting of lamb or goat intestines wrapped around seasoned offal, including sweetbreads, hearts, lungs, or kidneys, and typically grilled; a variant consists of chopped innards cooked on a griddle. The intestines of suckling lambs are preferred.