Love,Cook and Eat

It was very nice and sunny today, so I thought what's better than having a barbecue. Three different kinds of kabobs, Chicken Tawouk, Kafta and Beef Kabobs.  Anybody who have been in a Middle Eastern restaurant  probably  already tried them. I served them with  pita bread that had tomato paste  and Harrisa or Shatta  ( hot pepper sauce) spread on it , and topped with parsley and onions.

I already posted Kafta recipe before.

Form Kafta  in desired shape ( patties or cylinder shape)

1 lb  to 1 1/2 lb chicken breast cut in big cubes

 6- 8 garlic cloves minced

1/2 cup yogurt

2 tbs tomato paste

4 tsp lemon juice

7 tbs vegetable oil

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp all spice

1/4 tsp ground cloves

1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp curry powder ( optional)

1/4 tsp cumin

pinch of Cayenne pepper

In a food processor , mix all the ingredients for the marinade. Combine Chicken cubes and marinade and place in fridge for at least 8 hours and ever better if over night.

After the chicken marinates, thread in skewers.

1/2 lb of tenderloin or any other tender cut of beef or lamb ( cut into cubes).

1/2 tsp all spice

salt and pepper to taste

Rub Spices on beef cubes  and thread in skewers.

I also made skewers of tomatoes and onions.

Mix 2 tbs of tomato paste with tbs of Harrisa  or Shatta ( hot pepper sauce) usually found in the international isle in the Middle Eastern section or the African. Spread mixture on Pita bread and top with chopped parsley and sliced onions.

Heat grill and place skewers on grill ( don't forget to soak your skewers for 30 mins). Chicken Tawouk takes longer time to get done , so put before other skewers by few minutes  if you  want all skewers to get done at same time.