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Shashlik

Shashlik
Kyrgyzstan
⏱ — min. Serves: —

Ingredients

  • For the Marinade:
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ground paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or thyme (optional)
  • For the Skewers:
  • 2 pounds (900g) beef or lamb, cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 1 large onion, cut into chunks
  • 1 bell pepper, cut into chunks
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes

Instructions

Prepare the Marinade

Mix the Marinade

In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, vegetable oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, black pepper, salt, and oregano or thyme if using. Mix well.

Marinate the Meat

Marinate the Meat

Add the meat cubes to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight for best flavor.

Prepare the Skewers

Prepare Vegetables

While the meat is marinating, prepare the vegetables by cutting them into chunks.

Assemble Skewers

Thread the marinated meat, onion, bell pepper, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes onto skewers, alternating between meat and vegetables.

Grill the Shashlik

Preheat the Grill

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

Grill the Skewers

Place the skewers on the grill and cook, turning occasionally, until the meat is cooked through and has a nice char, about 15-20 minutes depending on the size of the meat cubes and the heat of the grill.

Serve

Serve

Enjoy your meal!