Description
A standard kebab of bite-sized marinated tender meat skewered on metal rods and grilled fragrantly over charcoal.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Lamb or Beef
- Yogurt
- Olive oil
- Cumin
- Garlic
Instructions
- Cut fresh lamb leg (or beef/chicken) into bite-sized cubes. Make a marinade by mixing plain yogurt, olive oil, a little tomato paste, grated garlic, onion juice, cumin, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Massage the meat into the marinade and leave it in the fridge for half a day to overnight to tenderize the fibers. Thread the meat onto metal skewers (şiş). Grill over charcoal, rotating until the outside is charred and the inside is juicy.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Cumin and Thyme
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Chicken thigh, Unsweetened yogurt, Bamboo skewers
Pairing
Efes Beer
Trivia
[Hardcore] 'Şiş' means skewer. The lactic acid power of yogurt makes even cheap meat incredibly tender, the ultimate Middle Eastern BBQ hack.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Stripping the meat off the skewer at once with a fork, placing it on a mountain of pilaf, and shoveling the rice with meat juices is the Turkish way!
Allergen
Dairy, Beef