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shish kebab
food
Also known as: arni souvlakia, sis-cévap
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kebabs
- In kebab
…best-known of the latter is shish kebab, although this term is unrevealing inasmuch as it means simply “skewered meat” (from the Turkish şiş kebap). It has a close cousin in shashlik, eaten in the Caucasus region and Russia. Beef or lamb is the preferred meat in the Middle East, although…
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Middle Eastern cuisine
- In gastronomy: Middle Eastern
Şişkebabi (shish kebab), skewered mutton or lamb, is enjoyed in all these countries, as is kofte, a lamb patty. Yogurt dishes and a sweet known as halvah are commonly found. A favourite dessert is baklava, a rich pastry filled with nuts and layered with honey or…
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