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A '''kebab''' is a variety of cooked meat dishes, with their origins in Middle Eastern cuisine. Many variants are popular around the world. This article provides a list of notable kebabs.
'''Kebabs''' are a variety of meat dishes originating in the Middle East, and now found worldwide. They consist of pieces of meat, fish, or vegetables roasted or grilled on a skewer or spit. The term "kebab" can refer to a wide variety of dishes, with significant regional variations.


==Types of Kebabs==
==Types of Kebabs==
===Shish Kebab===
===Shish Kebab===
[[Shish kebab]] is a popular type of kebab made with cubes of meat, typically lamb, beef, or chicken, that are skewered and grilled. The term "shish" means skewer in Turkish.
[[File:Barbecued_lamb_sticks.jpg|thumb|Shish Kebab|left]]
Shish kebab is a popular variety of kebab made from cubes of meat, typically lamb, beef, or chicken, grilled on a skewer. The term "shish" means skewer in Turkish, and this dish is often associated with Turkish cuisine.


===Doner Kebab===
===Doner Kebab===
[[Doner kebab]] is a type of kebab made of meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie. Seasoned meat is stacked in the shape of an inverted cone and slowly cooked on a vertical rotisserie.
Doner kebab is a type of kebab made of meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie. Seasoned meat is stacked in the shape of an inverted cone and slowly cooked as it rotates. It is commonly served in a sandwich or wrap.
 
===Chelo Kebab===
[[File:Chelo_Kabab_Soltani_Berlin_Kourosh.jpg|thumb|Chelo Kebab Soltani]]
Chelo kebab is a traditional Iranian dish consisting of steamed, saffroned basmati or Persian rice and one of the many varieties of Iranian kebab. It is considered the national dish of Iran.


===Adana Kebab===
===Lula Kebab===
[[Adana kebab]] is a long, hand-minced meat kebab mounted on a wide iron skewer and grilled on an open mangal. It is named after Adana, the fifth-largest city in Turkey.
[[File:Lula_kebab.jpg|thumb|Lula Kebab|left]]
Lula kebab is a type of kebab made from minced meat, usually lamb or beef, mixed with spices and herbs, and grilled on skewers. It is popular in the Caucasus region and the Middle East.


===Seekh Kebab===
===Seekh Kebab===
[[Seekh kebab]] is a type of kebab made with minced meat, usually lamb, beef, or chicken, mixed with spices and grilled on skewers.
Seekh kebab is a South Asian kebab made with minced meat, usually lamb or chicken, and spices. The meat is molded onto skewers and grilled. It is a popular dish in India and Pakistan.
 
===Chapli Kebab===
[[Chapli kebab]] is a minced meat patty, usually made from ground beef or mutton with various spices in the shape of a patty. It is a popular dish in Pakistan and Afghanistan.


===Kofta Kebab===
===Kofta Kebab===
[[Kofta kebab]] consists of minced or ground meat, usually beef, chicken, lamb, or pork, mixed with spices and sometimes other ingredients, and formed into balls or patties.
Kofta kebab consists of minced or ground meat, usually beef, chicken, lamb, or pork, mixed with spices and sometimes onions. The mixture is shaped into balls or patties and grilled or fried.
 
===Tikka Kebab===
[[Tikka kebab]] is a type of kebab where meat is marinated in spices and yogurt, then grilled on skewers. It is popular in South Asian cuisine.
 
===Kathi Kebab===
[[Kathi kebab]] is a type of kebab originating from India, where meat is cooked on skewers and then wrapped in paratha or roti.


===Souvlaki===
===Souvlaki===
[[Souvlaki]] is a popular Greek fast food consisting of small pieces of meat and sometimes vegetables grilled on a skewer.
[[File:Foukou.jpg|thumb|Souvlaki being cooked on a foukou]]
Souvlaki is a popular Greek fast food consisting of small pieces of meat and sometimes vegetables grilled on a skewer. It is often served with pita bread and garnished with sauces and vegetables.


===Gyro===
==Cultural Significance==
[[Gyro]] is a Greek dish made from meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie, typically served wrapped in a flatbread such as pita, with tomato, onion, and tzatziki sauce.
Kebabs have a rich cultural significance in many countries. They are often associated with street food and are a staple in many Middle Eastern, South Asian, and Mediterranean cuisines. The method of cooking meat on skewers dates back to ancient times and is a testament to the enduring popularity of this cooking technique.


==Related Pages==
==Also see==
* [[Middle Eastern cuisine]]
* [[Middle Eastern cuisine]]
* [[Grilling]]
* [[Turkish cuisine]]
* [[Skewer]]
* [[Iranian cuisine]]
* [[Rotisserie]]
* [[Greek cuisine]]
* [[Barbecue]]
* [[Street food]]
 
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Kebabs are a variety of meat dishes originating in the Middle East, and now found worldwide. They consist of pieces of meat, fish, or vegetables roasted or grilled on a skewer or spit. The term "kebab" can refer to a wide variety of dishes, with significant regional variations.

Types of Kebabs[edit]

Shish Kebab[edit]

Shish Kebab

Shish kebab is a popular variety of kebab made from cubes of meat, typically lamb, beef, or chicken, grilled on a skewer. The term "shish" means skewer in Turkish, and this dish is often associated with Turkish cuisine.

Doner Kebab[edit]

Doner kebab is a type of kebab made of meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie. Seasoned meat is stacked in the shape of an inverted cone and slowly cooked as it rotates. It is commonly served in a sandwich or wrap.

Chelo Kebab[edit]

Chelo Kebab Soltani

Chelo kebab is a traditional Iranian dish consisting of steamed, saffroned basmati or Persian rice and one of the many varieties of Iranian kebab. It is considered the national dish of Iran.

Lula Kebab[edit]

Lula Kebab

Lula kebab is a type of kebab made from minced meat, usually lamb or beef, mixed with spices and herbs, and grilled on skewers. It is popular in the Caucasus region and the Middle East.

Seekh Kebab[edit]

Seekh kebab is a South Asian kebab made with minced meat, usually lamb or chicken, and spices. The meat is molded onto skewers and grilled. It is a popular dish in India and Pakistan.

Kofta Kebab[edit]

Kofta kebab consists of minced or ground meat, usually beef, chicken, lamb, or pork, mixed with spices and sometimes onions. The mixture is shaped into balls or patties and grilled or fried.

Souvlaki[edit]

Souvlaki being cooked on a foukou

Souvlaki is a popular Greek fast food consisting of small pieces of meat and sometimes vegetables grilled on a skewer. It is often served with pita bread and garnished with sauces and vegetables.

Cultural Significance[edit]

Kebabs have a rich cultural significance in many countries. They are often associated with street food and are a staple in many Middle Eastern, South Asian, and Mediterranean cuisines. The method of cooking meat on skewers dates back to ancient times and is a testament to the enduring popularity of this cooking technique.

Also see[edit]