🇹🇲 Turkmen Cuisine

Turkmen Shashlyk

Turkmen Grilled Lamb Skewers

Prep Time 4 hours
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Calories 404 kcal

Chunks of marinated lamb threaded onto long metal skewers and grilled over charcoal, served with raw onion rings and flatbread.

Ingredients

  • 800g boneless lamb leg, cubed
  • 2 large onions, sliced into rings
  • 3 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • Fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • Sumac for serving

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut lamb into three centimeter cubes and combine with sliced onion rings, vinegar, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper.
  2. 2 Marinate the lamb mixture in the refrigerator for at least three hours or overnight for maximum flavor penetration.
  3. 3 Thread marinated lamb cubes onto long metal skewers leaving small gaps between pieces for even heat circulation.
  4. 4 Grill over hot charcoal turning regularly for twelve to fifteen minutes until charred on the outside and juicy within.
  5. 5 Remove the skewers from the grill and let the meat rest for three minutes before sliding the pieces off onto a platter.
  6. 6 Serve with raw onion rings dusted with sumac, fresh parsley, and warm chorek flatbread on the side.

Did You Know?

In Turkmenistan, shashlyk vendors fan their grills with large hand fans made from woven reeds, creating a signature smoky aroma.

From The Culinary Codex — http://theculinarycodex.com/dish/turkmen/shashlyk-turkmen/