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Lamb Shish Tawook
Eastern Province — Mother recipe · ar de en es fr it ja pt ru zh
A classic of Saudi cuisine, Shish Tawook is a delicious skewered lamb dish marinated and grilled to perfection.
⏱️ 15 min prep + 15 min cottura · 4 porzioni · media
Ingredients
- 400 g of lamb cut into pieces
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons of lime juice
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- 2 tablespoons of black pepper
- 2 tablespoons of salt
- 1 tablespoon of Arabic spices
- 1 red onion cut into cubes
- 1 chili pepper
- 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar
Method
- In a bowl, mix the oil, lemon juice, white vinegar, lime juice, sugar, pepper, salt, and Arabic spices. Add the garlic and chili pepper, then mix well.
- Add the lamb and onion, mix well to ensure the meat is fully coated with the marinade.
- Cover and let marinate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- Take skewers and alternate pieces of lamb with onion.
- Grill the skewers for about 15-20 minutes on medium heat, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Serve hot with a side of rice or potatoes.
The story
Shish Tawook has ancient roots in local cuisine and is prepared with the same recipe for generations in regions like the Eastern Province, where lamb is an important ingredient.
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