Traditional Kebabs and Its Variations - Taste the Original Spices and Herbs

Mixed kebab preparations are sumptuous meals that rejuvenate the taste buds of foodies. They are lip-smacking treats drenched in rich condiments and sauces. The tender, juicy, and chewy meat with a moist texture increases your appetite, making you crave more. Kebabs taste delicious when skewers of meat are cooked over a simmering charcoal fire for hours. A few classic Turkish and Lebanese recipes are popular among locals in Glendale, CA. Let’s learn more about kebabs.

 

Chicken Adana

 

This dish or recipe is popular in Turkey. The chicken is hand-minced and seasoned with traditional herbs. The finely minced chicken is grilled over a metal skewer until it turns golden brown. The metal skewer is called a shish. This is how shish kabob gets its name. The optimal balance of spices, herbs, and condiments makes this kebab recipe a big hit in Southern California, where people love spiced-up meat. This dish is a specialty of the Adana region.

 

Beyti Kebab

 

The main ingredients in this kabob dish are beef or lamb. This kebab is handmade by pressing it onto the flat or round metal skewers. The preparation is topped with tomato sauce and yogurt. Some of these kebabs are wrapped in an edible dough and served with Basmati rice and fresh Armenian salad. It is a popular dish in cities like Istanbul, Beirut, and Ankara.

 

Adana Kebab

 

This signature meat preparation is a blend of lamb and beef with select spices, herbs, and condiments. Onion, garlic, ginger, paprika, and red hot chili flakes go into the making of this dish. The minced meat is in the shape of a large hollow log and grilled on a thick flat iron skewer. The spices infuse into the meat, and the smokiness adds a rustic charm. This preparation is served with grilled vegetables.

 

Turkish Shish Kebab

 

Whether a chicken or Turkish shish kebab, they are delicious. This dish contains multiple ingredients. People can choose from beef, pork, chicken, fish, lamb, or goat meat. The meat is hand-minced or flattened with a wooden hammer. It is wrapped around a metal skewer (rod) and grilled over a BBQ oven with simmering charcoal. The wood or charcoal flame adds to the smokiness aroma. The distinct taste of this Turkish Shish Kebab comes from the spices and herbs like cumin, cinnamon, Nigella seeds, etc. Regional vegetables are also grilled and served with the main dish alongside rice or flatbread.

 

Final Words

 

If you are an ardent meat lover and want to order kabob online in Glendale, pick Art’s Bakery & Cafe over others. It serves fresh and uses authentic ingredients, spices, herbs, and homemade sauces. These produce a classic taste, different from the league.