Making Kebabs At Home

Among the many varieties of kebabs, sheesh kebab and doner kebab are
very popular. Kebabs can also be made at home which is also a great
idea for a party! Kebabs are extremely filling so you don€™t have to
worry about the main course. Just a wide selection of kebabs and
desert is all you need. Kebabs can be made out of chicken, meat, fish,
lamb, beef and pork. The vegetarians don€™t have to fret; you can also
cook vegetables, mushrooms and cottage cheese in the same way. It
tastes just as delicious and scrumptious. Making kebabs is a lot like
barbequing so you can make all the preparation and ask your husband to
take over while you relax with the girls. Kebabs are extremely simple
to make and don€™t take up much of your time. Here are a few things to
keep in mind while making kebabs. €¢ Choose the right kind of meat
from the vendor. If you€™re opting for frozen meat, defrost it and
make sure the meat can absorb the marinade. Wash all the meat, fish
and vegetables well before adding it to the marinade. €¢ The marinade
is another important aspect of making kebabs. The recipe is fairly
basic and you can be your own master chef and create your own special
marinade. You can try some curd and spices for chicken and vinegar or
lime juice for meat. You also have readymade kebab mixes in the market
that will help you a great deal. €¢ While choosing the meat, try and
opt for the boneless pieces of meat from the ribs. The meat from the
loin area is also very tender and juicy, apt for making kebabs. Make
sure you trim off all the excess fat around the meat so the meat cooks
faster. €¢ You then have to cut the meat into cubes. Make sure the
cubes aren€™t too big or too small. They should approximately be an
inch or an inch and a half. You have to make sure the pieces aren€™t
too thick and chunky. The meat may not cook well from the inside and
be difficult to eat. If the pieces are too thin they may just slip of
the skewer so be careful. Place the pieces in the marinade for at
least 24 hours so the meat can become tender. €¢ The next step is
treading the marinated pieces onto the skewers. You have the option of
bamboo and metal skewers. Bamboo skewers are a more economical option
where as metal skewers last longer and cook the meat faster as the
meat clings onto metal skewers faster. €¢ If you are cooking
vegetables then parboil them before placing them on the skewers. Be
creative with the combination of vegetables and meat. You never what
you may come up with. €¢ While grilling the kebabs make sure the heat
is enough, and spray some oil or butter so that the meat doesn€™t
stick to the skewer or each other, making it easy to remove from the
skewer. Serve the kebabs with pita bread or yoghurt. If you are a
kebab fan and want to make the process easier you can invest in an
electric or gas kebab machine. They are extremely easy to operate and
clean. To find more about kebab machines you can visit
http://www.pantechnic.com.au .