“Shish taouk” for barbecue lovers

Cinzia Cuneo May 24, 2010 Meat, Recipes

As the barbecue season has begun, I’d like to recommend chicken and vegetable kebabs that are eaten throughout the Middle East. «Shish taouk» is derived from the Turkish term «shish» signifying skewer and «taouk» signifying chicken.

It’s evidently a reference to the bygone days when cubes of meat (very often lamb meat, known as «kebabs») were pierced together on a skewer and cooked over a campfire.

The secret to its good taste lies in its lemon-flavoured marinade, which is enhanced with different herbs and spices depending on the region and on the cook. It is served with bulghur, couscous or pita bread, and very often, a garlic sauce.

Try our recipe for Chicken and Vegetable Kebabs

A barbecue delight! Chicken and Vegetable Kebabs!

Originally published in the Journal de Montréal on April 28, 2007.

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Cinzia Cuneo

Cinzia Cuneo, founder of SOSCuisine.com, never wanted to neglect the quality of her food. She shares her special expertise to make good food quickly and without complications!