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Shish kebabs are a culinary favorite around the world. Oriental cultures enjoy satays, the Japanese make yakitori, and the French grill brochettes! It’s written that Christopher Columbus was fond of Portuguese espetadas, a beef shish kebab marinated in wine and roasted on an open fire…but the fact is that the term shish kebab is Turkish and it means "skewer" and "roast meat". This dish can be made with endless combinations of meats, seafood, fruits and vegetables. It is perfect for a crowd because everything can be prepared in advance and grilled just before it’s time to eat. Many people find the skewers difficult to work with because the cooked food tends to shrink and stick to the skewers, making it difficult to slide off. Today there are “shish kebab baskets” where the ingredients can be laid in and easily unloaded. The baskets are available at specialty stores. Here are some general tips on choosing and preparing meat, fish or seafood for shish kebabs!
Makes approximately 8 kebabs |
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| 1/2 cup (1/2 jar) | Peanut Sauce | ||
| 1/2 cup | Milk - 2% or 4% | ||
| 1 Tbsp | Lime juice, freshly squeezed | ||
| 4 whole | Chicken breasts- fresh, boneless, skinless, trimmed and cut in 1-2” pieces | ||
| 4 whole | Red Plums- fresh, cut into 4 pieces each | ||
| 1 cup | Pineapple- fresh, cut in 1”- 2” pieces | ||
| 1 whole | Red Onion- cut into 1”-2” chunks | ||
| 2 Tbsp | South West Blend | ||
| To taste | Salt - preferably fleur de sel (optional) | ||
| To taste | Pepper - freshly ground (optional) | ||
| 1/2 cup (1/2 jar) | Peanut Sauce | ||
| 1 whole | Lime- fresh, cut into 8 wedges | ||
| For serving | Aromatic Jasmine Rice | ||
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| Method: 1. Whisk together the Peanut Sauce, milk and lime juice. Toss the chicken pieces in the mixture, cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight. 2. One hour before cooking time, remove the meat from the fridge. Drain and discard the marinade. 3. Place the South West East Herbs on large plate or sheet of wax paper. If desired add some salt and pepper to the mixture. Dredge the chicken pieces through the herbs and spices. Using kebab grill baskets or skewer, place or thread the meat, vegetables and fruit, in an alternate arrangement. Brush the Peanut Sauce on the kebabs, including the meat, fruit and vegetables. 4. Preheat the barbecue or grill to medium high heat. Place the kebabs on the preheated grill or under a hot broiler, for approximately 10-12 minutes. Turn the kebabs often for even cooking, and continue to baste liberally with the remaining Peanut Sauce. 5. Remove the kebabs from the grill. Serve immediately. Serving Suggestion: Remove contents from the basket or skewer. Attractively place the meat, vegetables and fruit on a bed of Jasmine Rice with fresh lime. |
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