While any combination of the ingredients above should work well, certain kebab dishes with set recipes can also be attempted. Many traditional kebab recipes use lamb as their main meat. Below are just a few traditional recipes and their key ingredients Kofta kebabs - lamb pieces seasoned with many spices Chelow kebabs - boneless lamb served over saffron rice Sheekh kebabs - ground lamb seasoned with cilantro and mint and prepared in a tandoor (traditional Indian oven)
For example, here are the ingredients an all-purpose teriyaki marinade that’s suitable for beef, chicken, and more:[1] X Research source Vegetable oil Soy sauce Lemon juice Garlic Pepper Worcestershire sauce
If you’re using meat and you haven’t marinated it, you may at this point want to consider the use of a dry rub - a combination of powdered spices and seasonings meant to give the meat a flavorful outer layer. To apply a dry rub, simply mix the seasonings and coat the meat generously with the mixture. Here’s an example of the ingredients in an all-purpose paprika rub that’s great on steak:[2] X Research source Paprika Salt Onion powder Garlic powder Black pepper Thyme Oregano
Leave a small gap in between each piece to allow the kabob pieces to cook thoroughly on all sides.
Generally, for about a pound of meat, you’ll want to use roughly 30 charcoal briquettes.
To prevent your kebabs from sticking to the grill, it’s a wise idea to paint the grilling surface with vegetable or olive oil immediately before laying down your kebabs. Use a grilling brush for safety’s sake - don’t attempt to paint a hot grill with a paper towel or similar improvised tools.
For vegetarian kebabs, you won’t need to worry about the meat being done, so, instead, turn as desired to give the vegetables and fruits a pleasing brown or black exterior and a softened texture.
For more information on telling whether a piece of meat is done or not, see: How to Check if Steak Is Done Using the Finger Test How to Test Whether a Chicken is Cooked How to Know if Food is Undercooked
For traditional kebab recipes, seasoned rice and/or a piece of flat bread often serve as the sides. These basic sides have hundreds of regional variations. For instance, chelo kabobs traditionally are served with rice mixed with raw egg yolk. Grilled kebab ingredients can also be used in other dishes. For instance, Turkish Doner kabobs are often served in a pita bread with salad as a sandwich.
