Shish kebab is not only food, but also an occasion to meet all together in good digging and have a great time in nature. And how do you like the idea to surprise your friends with a creative approach and cook a kebab not from meat, but from eggplant? Believe me, such a performance is sometimes a hundred times more interesting than the classical one!
Perfect choice for vegetable kebabs
Shish kebab is good in any version - be it classic or some interesting one. If you have tried a thousand and one recipes and think that you know everything about it and even a little more, do not rush to conclusions. Vegetable kebab will be an excellent alternative to meat, and sometimes harmoniously complement it. Of the variety of vegetables, it is best to take eggplant as a basis.
Firstly, they are rather "fleshy" in their structure. Secondly, they are very satisfying. No wonder vegetarians love them so much. Due to the rich composition, they "once" cope with the feeling of hunger. Thirdly, they will be combined with meat in the most organic way. And the last weighty argument screaming in their favor: eggplant is the choice of all adherents of a healthy diet. They are rich in vitamins, trace elements and antioxidants. The latter help a person to prolong youthfulness for a long time and to look cheerful and energetic at any age.
To color your culinary piggy bank, eggplant kebab recipes will be bright and interesting! Down with boring gray recipes, let the rainbow of tastes and creativity abide.
Especially tasty kebab with original marinade
For a future gastronomic masterpiece, you need to arm yourself with the following products:
- large eggplant;
- a teaspoon: wine vinegar, olive oil, flower liquid honey;
- thyme - a tablespoon;
- chili peppers, chopped into pieces;
- a tablespoon of lemon juice;
- 2 tablespoons of tomato juice.
Wash and dry the eggplant. Cut into round pieces and divide each part into 4. Put the vegetable pieces in a bowl, sprinkle with salt, stir and let stand for half an hour. Take another bowl and mix all the remaining ingredients in it. After half an hour, drain the water from the eggplant and dry the wedges on a towel. The climax is just around the corner. To cook a shish kebab over charcoal, you need skewers. You can use iron, the same as for meat. Or wooden ones. But the latter must first be soaked in warm water for 30 minutes so that they do not burn.
Before proceeding directly to frying, spread the kebabs with marinade on all sides and leave to lie down for an hour, soak. Now grill the eggplant for twenty minutes. Voila! Done. Serve with a side dish or meat. Bon Appetit!
Eggplant shashlik with bacon
The following recipe is dedicated to all fans of lard. If you just rank yourself among their ranks, then you are welcome. The appetizer will turn out to be not very cute, but fantastically tasty. Having tried it once, you will no longer be able to confuse this taste with anything else. So if you're willing to sacrifice looks for taste, go for it. Believe me, in a men's company you will make a splash. Bath, bachelor party, fishing - this dish will be a great addition to any event.
To prepare a wonderful dish you will need:
- 300 grams of lard;
- 4 pieces of eggplant.
Wash the eggplants and cut into equal round pieces about a centimeter and a half thick. Divide the bacon into pieces too. It is advisable to cut it coarsely, you can give it the shape of cubes. Now string all the blanks on the skewers one by one, one after the other. First, a slice of eggplant, followed by a cube of bacon, and so on until the bitter end. Place the pieces tightly against each other so that they touch and exchange taste and aroma. In this form, you can send skewers to the coals. Just look that the embers are medium or weak, otherwise you will not have time to look back as the gorgeous snack turns into firebrands.
Roast the treat for half an hour, then serve. Not very attractive, but at the same time breathtakingly delicious kebabs are ready. And try not to swallow them with the skewers!
Interesting winter preparation
Did you know that eggplant kebabs can be considered in the future? Have you ever tried a barbecue preparation? But in vain! Do you know how nice it is in winter to get a summer blank and plunge headlong into warm days? But in order to plunge into something, you must first cook it. So go to the store to shop. And bring from there:
- two eggplants;
- 300 grams of onions;
- sunflower oil - 100 grams;
- seasoning for barbecue;
- 9% vinegar (you will need about 15 grams);
- half a liter of water for making the marinade.
Cut the eggplant into oblong pieces and then into halves. They should look like sticks.
Then put them in a bowl, salt them heartily and leave for 40 minutes. Thus, you will kill two birds with one stone - rid the vegetables of bitterness, and at the same time salt them well. Then heat the pan, pour in the sunflower oil and fry the sticks on both sides until they turn a deep brown color. To make it more interesting, you can achieve maximum similarity with kebabs. When the vegetables take their proper form, take them out of the pan and leave to lie down, wait for your finest hour.
In the meantime, prepare the onion. Cut it into pieces and sauté over low heat until golden brown. When the onion is beautifully fried, take it out and put it together with the eggplant in a jar. Banks must first be sterilized. There are two easy ways to do this.
Two easy ways to sterilize cans
The first one is in a multicooker. If you are the proud owner of a kitchen helper, then you are in luck. The operation will take place in a matter of minutes. Immerse the washed jars in the multicooker, select the "Steam" mode and leave them for 15 minutes. Then get it out. All - the jars are ready for further manipulations. A very fast and convenient option.
There is also a second way of sterilization - in the oven. Place the jars with their neck down on a stand. Choose a temperature of 120 degrees and leave it on for 15-20 minutes. After the allotted time, all microbes and bacteria in them will die, and the jars will be ready for subsequent culinary experiments. Both options are lightweight and practical. Choose whichever you like best. When you put onions with eggplants in sterilized jars, try to arrange them in layers, then it will be even tastier.
Marinade
Now it was the turn of the marinade. The secret of its preparation is very simple. Pour half a liter of water into a saucepan, add five tablespoons of salt, stir well. And when the salt dissolves, add the vinegar and kebab seasoning. Bring to a boil and simmer marinade for 10 minutes. When ready, carefully pour into the jars with the ready-made treats. Then close or twist the jars. As a final step, cover your winter kebab with an old warm scarf, blanket, or towel. And leave the future snack for a day.
Finish. Confetti, champagne in the studio - you did it! Appetizing hearty healthy and tender homemade eggplant kebabs are ready to wait for the cold weather to decorate festive and everyday tables. Store the jars at room temperature until winter. If you live in a private house, then in the cellar. And in winter, invite guests and surprise them with an unusual and original performance of vegetable kebabs!
Here are all the simple recipes that will help you feed your family, please your friends, and just diversify the usual feast with something interesting. Cook with joy and pleasure!
