Cooking shashlyk in forest near Kohtla-Järve,Estonia

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice adds acidity with fewer calories.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: ground black pepper

White pepper offers a similar flavor.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Thyme provides a fragrant alternative.

Prepare the fire for grilling.

Cut the lamb into pieces.

Slice the onions and add them to the lamb.

Mince the garlic and mix it with the lamb and onions.

Add vegetable oil and vinegar to the mixture.

Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, bay leaves, and cumin.

Marinate the mixture for a while.

Prepare the skewers by soaking them if they are wooden.

Thread the marinated lamb and vegetables onto the skewers.

Place the skewers on the grill and cook until done.

Cooking Techniques

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