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Shashlik

Name: Shashlik
Cuisine: Uzbek
Ingredients: 1 kg lamb shoulder; 2 large, sliced onion; 2 tbsp vinegar; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp black pepper; to taste salt; 1 tsp (optional) sumac

Shashlik is a popular Uzbek dish consisting of marinated chunks of meat skewered and grilled over an open flame, known for its smoky flavor and tender texture. It holds cultural significance as a communal dish often enjoyed during social gatherings and celebrations in Central Asia.

7 ingredients

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Culinary DNA Preview

Uzbek70%

Middle Eastern30%

Ingredients

lamb shoulder
1 kg
onion
2 large, sliced
vinegar
2 tbsp
vegetable oil
3 tbsp
black pepper
1 tsp
salt
to taste
sumac
1 tsp (optional)

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Shashlik has roots in the nomadic Turkic peoples of Central Asia, evolving as a convenient and flavorful way to prepare meat over open fires during travels and festivals.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Uzbek70%

ingredients+techniques

Middle Eastern30%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

marinating skewering grilling open flame cooking

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