- Glossary
- Shish Taouk - Chicken Skewers
Shish Taouk - Chicken Skewers
Shish taouk are grilled chicken skewers marinated in yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil with paprika and cumin. The yogurt tenderises the meat and keeps it juicy.
They are served with garlic toum, pita bread, and vegetables. Shish taouk is also a popular filling for Lebanese sandwiches and street food wraps.
- Yogurt in the marinade naturally tenderises the meat and keeps it juicy
- Toum is a Lebanese garlic emulsion of garlic, lemon juice, and oil
- One of the most popular street food items in Lebanon
- Marinating should last at least four hours, ideally overnight
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