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Shashlik
Uzbekistan
The social ritual of Central Asia. Bazaar shashlik stalls operate from dawn.
Central Asian skewered lamb — chunks of marinated lamb grilled over charcoal until charred outside and pink within. The social food of Uzbekistan's teahouses and bazaars.
Prep
4 hrs
Cook
15 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
395 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
800glamb shoulder, cut into large chunks
2onions, grated
1 tspcumin
1 tspcoriander
black peppergenerous
flat metal skewersrequired
sliced onion with vinegar and sumacto serve
Method
1
Mix lamb with onion, cumin, coriander and black pepper. Marinate 4 hours or overnight.
2
Thread onto flat metal skewers.
3
Grill over charcoal, turning, 12-15 minutes.
4
Serve with sumac-dressed raw onion.
Chef's Tip
Flat metal skewers are essential — round skewers allow the meat to spin without turning.
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