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Kebab

Cultural Context

Kebab has roots in Middle Eastern cuisine, traditionally made with skewered and grilled meat. It symbolizes communal dining and is often enjoyed during gatherings and celebrations. Today, kebabs have transcended borders, inspiring countless variations worldwide, from the Turkish shish kebab to the Persian koobideh, each reflecting local flavors and ingredients.

Middle EasternBYmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1.5 lbs meat
2 cups vegetables (mixed bell peppers, tomatoes)
2 tablespoons spices (mixed)
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic
1 medium onion
1 cup yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
8 skewers
2 medium tomatoes
2 medium bell peppers

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier while canola oil is budget-friendly.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein; sour cream is often cheaper.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried herbs are more accessible, frozen herbs are often less costly.

1

Prepare minced meat for Koobideh kebab.

2

Skewer the Koobideh kebabs.

3

Grill the Koobideh kebabs.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrillingskewering

Equipment Needed

grillskewers

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Shish KebabKebapKebob

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