Shish kebab is a holy dish for everyone who loves meat and hanging out in nature. Not a single picnic or departure to the country is complete without it. Yes, and on the campaign, ways are found to treat yourself to this delicacy. At least at the beginning (to increase enthusiasm) or at the end (as a final point) of such.
However, what if the meat is lovingly pickled and the picnic is canceled due to bad weather? Or in the case when you want dishes, but there is no way to get out into the woods? There is a solution: barbecue in the microwave. If you approach the process correctly, it turns out no worse than at the stake. Unless the smell will be slightly different, because the smoke in the microwave oven can not be provided. But this drawback can be overcome.
equipment requirements
According to experts, the best result is barbecue in the microwave with a grill - it is practically no different from "natural". Some stoves even have the “Shish kebab” function, but not all owners of microwave ovens are so lucky. However, the grill is enough (although some insist that convection is absolutely necessary). Thanks to him, your meat will be supplied with a delicious rosy tan.
However, if your device is one of the simplest, do not despair. You can cook kebab in the microwave without grill. To do this, you will need to turn on the maximum power - the taste will be identical to the classic, although the crust may appear weakly. The most successful in this case is the chicken version, which suits many for other reasons.
Meat requirements
For a barbecue in a microwave, all cuts that are put into use when cooking on an open fire are suitable. However, there is a nuance: the meat should be cut a little smaller, otherwise the experiment may end in failure. If you are making a blank specifically for the microwave, rather than using the one that was originally oriented to the barbecue, it is better to take the meat more tender and slightly fatter than usual: nevertheless, the microwave oven dries the fibers somewhat. Many cooks recommend a brisket under pork barbecue in the microwave, but not very fat. But for beef kebab only veal is suitable, and it needs to be soaked for longer than when cooking on a fire.
Microwave Use Options
The easiest way is to cook the barbecue in the microwave on the grill, which is attached to most units equipped with a grill. Only under the grate you need to substitute a bowl where juices and fat will drain. If you are afraid of dryness, you can pour water into the water tank, many cooks recommend this step. In this case, it is recommended to throw rosemary into the water - it will give kebabs an aroma reminiscent of forest and smoky.
In the absence of a grill, barbecue in the microwave can be cooked on a regular plate, but not quite flat. It needs to be covered with foil and slightly crushed. And even make holes so that excess flows down under the foil.
Now about the placement. You can simply lay out the pieces on a wire rack - there will be something like a barbecue. You can string slices on wooden skewers of the appropriate length. In the latter case, some distance should be left between them, otherwise the pieces will dry out.
And now - the original recipes.
Unusual pork kebab in the microwave
You need to marinate the meat in two tomatoes without skin, whipped in a blender, a large onion, a bunch of greens and salt and pepper. The cut meat is aged in the resulting composition for four hours. Pieces are strung on skewers, stacked on a wire rack; in the oven, the Grill mode is set to maximum power. If it corresponds to 1000 watts, 10 minutes is enough. Then the skewers are turned over, and the microwave with the same parameters is set for 5 minutes. The last step is the next turning over and setting the last mode.
Chicken kebab
Diet lovers can try the following recipe. A pound of chopped chicken is pickled for a couple of hours in a mixture of juice squeezed from half a large lemon, chopped parsley bunch, three crushed garlic, two tablespoons of vegetable oil and salt and pepper. The further procedure is similar to the one described above: stringing, laying on a grate and putting in a microwave. Only under the same conditions the timer is set for five minutes. Then the skewers turn the other side, the mode changes to combined, and the cooking time remains the same.
And do not forget to leave the finished barbecue "breathe" before eating! Pig needs ten minutes to rest, and chicken needs five.
The best marinades from experts
It is clear that each kebab has its own compositions for soaking meat. However, since we are cooking kebabs in the microwave, its features should be taken into account. Three can be considered proven marinades - they give unambiguously successful results.
Number one: regular vinegar, diluted with water and flavored with pepper, salt and favorite seasonings. Everything is at one’s discretion, as each person’s tastes are individual. The meat can be kept in the composition for a short time, about a couple of hours.
Number two. Soy sauce, grated ginger root, crushed garlic and salt and pepper. Again, the ratio is arbitrary, taking into account the preferences of the cook and eaters. Pickling is recommended for three to six hours.
The last number. The meat slices are mixed with a convincing amount of onion (more than what you are used to, at least 1.5 times), salt, pepper and table mustard. Dip pork into the marinade overnight.
However, all this is only the result of personal experience. Perhaps you will come up with your own way how to cook barbecue in the microwave. Do not forget to share it - many people are interested in this question!