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Şiş Kebap

Serves 4 · Grill & BBQ

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Şiş Kebap with marinated meat on skewers. Evenly sized pieces help control doneness over embers.

Timing

  • Preparation: 25 min.
  • Marinate in the fridge: 2 hours.
  • Cooking: 20 min.
  • Minimum core temperature: 63 °C; then rest for at least 3 minutes.

Estimated nutrition

per serving · Calculated for 4 servings.

Energy
≈ 440 kcal
Protein
≈ 38.4 g
Carbohydrates
≈ 2.1 g
Fat
≈ 30.5 g

The nutrition values are estimates based on the ingredients and quantities used. Actual values may vary depending on the product, portion size and preparation.

Calculation basis

Item weights and household measures are estimated. Unless specified: milk with 1.5% fat, cream with 30% fat and Gouda cheese. Optional ingredients, small amounts of seasoning and separately listed side dishes are excluded. For imprecise entries, the amounts below and comparable reference products are assumed. For alternatives, the first listed ingredient is used. Cooking losses have not been measured.

Calculated estimate using the reference foods below. Substitute products, item weights and consumed fractions are assumptions. Ordinary cooking oil and marinades are counted in full; frying oil, coatings, bones and whole roasts use the stated factors. The higher serving count is used for ranges. Actual product values and cooking losses have not been measured.

Paprikapulver (Matvaretabellen)

Ingredient amounts for the whole recipe; linked reference names retain the source language

Not included in the base calculation

  • 1 tsp salt · Salt or small seasoning amount; no salt/micronutrient calculation
  • 8 grill skewers · Optional ingredient or inedible equipment

Matvaretabellen: Mattilsynet · Santa Maria

Food data: Max Rubner-Institut, BLS 4.0 (2025), CC BY 4.0. Calculated and rounded for this recipe. BLS 4.0 · CC BY 4.0

Ingredients

  • 800 g leg of lamb in cubes
  • 1 onion
  • 3 tablespoons yogurt
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 8 grill skewers

Instructions

  1. Dice the meat, grate the onion finely and mix with the yogurt, oil and spices.
  2. Marinate refrigerated for two hours.
  3. Place on skewers and grill over moderate direct heat, turning regularly.
  4. Bring the lamb pieces to a core temperature of at least 63 °C and let them rest for three minutes.

Tips

  • Equipment: Mangal
  • Food safety: Handle raw and cooked food separately; keep refrigerated; use a food thermometer. Check the minimum temperature and resting time specified in the recipe.
  • Technique: An interpretation of the country's cooking techniques for home barbecue equipment; regional traditional versions may differ.
  • Tip: Don't put it too tightly so that the heat reaches all around the meat.

You can also find this recipe in Svens Feuerküche – Grillen um die Welt. Look inside the book · View on Amazon ↗