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Shish Kebab Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time20 minsCook Time45 minsTotal Time1 hr 5 mins

?Shish kebab is a dish of meat, vegetables, or both that is skewered and grilled. It is typically made with lamb or chicken, but can also be made with beef, pork, or fish. The skewers are often made of metal or bamboo, and the meat and vegetables are grilled over a charcoal fire.

 1 kg mutton (from shoulder or thigh, without fat)
 1 tablespoon olive oil
 1 medium size onion
 2 teaspoons salt
 3 small tomatoes (optional)
 3 bell peppers (optional)
 1 tablespoon oregano (optional)
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Cut the meat into 2-3 cm dices. Add olive oil, salt and onion juice (Slice the onion lengthwise. Sprinkle with salt. Let stand for 10 minutes. Rub and squeeze by hand to extract the juice). Leave for 1-2 hours. Skewer the meat (alternating with pieces of tomatoes and peppers, if wished) leaving 1/2 cm between each piece. Grill on barbecue fire for 2-3 minutes each side. Sprinkle with salt and oregano.