The Ever Popular Souvlaki |
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Souvlaki is a very popular Greek specialty made with your choice of meat. I like to marinate the meat in a lemony, olive oil mixture. Serve with rice/potatoes and a traditional Greek salad. Don't forget the tzatziki sauce! Read more !!! Ingredients:
1 lemon, juiced |
1/2 cup olive oil |
1/2 cup soy sauce |
1 teaspoon dried oregano |
3 - 4 garlic cloves, minced or finely chopped |
4 - 5 pounds lamb, beef, chicken or pork tenderloin, cut into 1 inch chunks |
2 green bell peppers, cut into 1 inch pieces |
or 1 green and 1 red bell pepper |
2 onions, cut into chunks |
i like to use chunks of zucchini or even grape tomatoes as well. |
tzatziki recipe |
ingredients |
8 ounces greek style plain yogurt |
1/2 cup sour cream |
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
1-1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill |
4 garlic cloves, minced |
1/2 cucumber, diced small |
directions |
whisk yogurt, sour cream, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, dill, garlic and blend well in a glass bowl. |
add small diced cucumber. |
blend thoroughly and serve. |
Directions:
1. In a large glass bowl, mix together lemon juice, olive oil, soy sauce, oregano, and garlic.
2. Add meat, onions, and green peper.
3. Blend to coat.
4. Cover, and refrigerate for 3 - 4 hours.
5. Preheat grill for medium high heat.
6. Slide lamb/beef/chicken/pork, bell pepper, and onion onto skewers. Start grilling the kabobs.
7. Cook about 15 - 20 minutes turning the skewers frequently.
8. Note: If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before placing food on them.
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