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Shish Taouk

Name: Shish Taouk
Cuisine: Syrian
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken breast; 1 cup yogurt; 4 cloves garlic cloves; 3 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp paprika; 1 tsp allspice; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

Shish Taouk is a popular Syrian marinated chicken skewer dish, characterized by its tender, flavorful meat infused with garlic, yogurt, and spices. It holds cultural significance as a beloved street food and festive dish often served with garlic sauce and flatbread.

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Culinary DNA Preview

Syrian70%

Ottoman30%

Ingredients

chicken breast
1 kg
yogurt
1 cup
garlic cloves
4 cloves
lemon juice
3 tbsp
olive oil
2 tbsp
paprika
1 tbsp
allspice
1 tsp
salt
to taste
black pepper
to taste

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Originating from the Levant region, Shish Taouk reflects the Ottoman influence on Syrian cuisine and has evolved into a staple of Middle Eastern culinary traditions.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Syrian70%

ingredients+techniques

Ottoman30%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

marinating skewering grilling

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