The best kebab is prepared from lamb. So many lovers of this dish think. However, in order to fully enjoy its taste, you must choose the right marinade. Here there are subtleties and rules, observing which we get a soft and fragrant lamb skewers. Each marinade (recipe) is different, but there are also classic combinations of spices and seasonings. We take clay or porcelain dishes for cooking so as not to interrupt the taste of meat.
Easiest recipe
Soaking lamb kebabs is a simple process. This recipe is the easiest. Take 500 grams of mutton fillet, 2 onions (preferably red) and 2 red peppers. The taste of barbecue depends more on spices and spices. Therefore, take an even larger spoonful of paprika, 2 peeled cloves of garlic, caraway seeds (half a small spoon), two tablespoons of coriander seeds, salt, pepper and olive oil. Now prepare the lamb skewers. Marinade contains many spices that are ground in a mortar. For flavor, you can take a little clove. We spread all the ingredients in a mortar and grind them to a powder. Add salt, pepper and olive oil to this seasoning mixture. We cut the meat into pieces, but not very small, otherwise the kebab will be dry. Put them in a bowl and pour the marinade. Then mix thoroughly. Cover the kebab with a film and put in a cold place. The longer the meat is pickled, the better (but not more than a day). Before cooking, peel the onion and pepper. We cut them into pieces. Next, string the meat on skewers, alternating with vegetables. Charcoal lamb skewers. The marinade will give it an unusual taste and aroma.
Lemon and Mineral Water
There are many cooking options for the marinade. Many people think that the best lamb kebab recipe is based on mineral water and lemon juice. This is really the most popular way. For cooking, you need 2 lemons, 2 onions, 500 milliliters of mineral water, two medium tomatoes, 300 grams of rye bread, pepper and salt. These ingredients are enough for 3 kilograms of lamb. We prepare the meat and put it in a bowl. We cut onions and tomatoes in half rings and add to the mutton. In a separate container we put bread diced into cubes and pour it with juice squeezed from lemons and mineral water. Sprinkle the meat with spices, salt and mix with bread. We leave the skewers marinated for 8 hours. After that, fry it on charcoal and serve.
Afterword
The cooking time also depends on the duration of the pickling. A good marinade significantly reduces it. You can use any spices and seasonings. Mint, basil, cinnamon, any spicy herbs, onions and peppers are very well combined with lamb. Vinegar is better not to use, but replace it with lemon juice. Sour-milk products (kefir, yogurt) are also good for marinade. Many kebab lovers prefer to soak it in red wine. A classic is considered mayonnaise in combination with various spices and spices. Garlic and pepper add spice to the meat, and spicy herbs have an unusual aroma. Use any ingredients and cook your favorite lamb skewers. You can invent a marinade on your own with a little initiative.