Types of Kebab
May 25, 2024
There are two types of kebab, the doner kebab and the shish kebab
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One the two types of kebab:Doner (döner) kebab
There are two types of kebab, the doner (döner) kebab, made on a vertical rotating spit, and the shish kebab, consisting of meat threaded in a thin wood or metal stick and grilled. It is better to see the pictures. All other dishes called kebab are based on one of these two main methods.
The first one is made of meat, normally lamb or chicken, and the sliced strips are served in pita bread, accompanied by raw, roast vegetables or salad. In this case in called “shawarma” in Middle East and “gyros” in Greece. Very often include hummus. For take away, the shawarma is rolled.
There are many types of shawarma sauces. The more classic ones contain yogurt, lemon, garlic, and pepper. The simplest sauces are just the drippings from the rotating spit.
Shawarma
It can also be served on a dish with salad and pita bread.
The second type, shish kebab, is made of lamb or chicken pieces, intercalated with vegetables and/or fruit, and then grilled. It is normally served with salad.
These dishes have their origins in the Near East.
In Andalusia (Spain), there is a variant of the shish kebab called “pinchos morunos,” which are typically made of lamb, chicken, or even pork (without religious restrictions).
Shish kebab