Name: Traditional Saudi Mashawi Recipe
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Saudi Arabia
Ingredients: *For the Shish Tawook (Chicken Skewers):**; 5 lbs (700g) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into 1.5-inch cubes; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for warmth); 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses (optional, for tang and color); *For the Lamb/Beef Kebabs:**; 5 lbs (700g) lamb or beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 large onion, grated or very finely minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; Pinch of ground cardamom; *For the Kofta (Spiced Ground Meat):**; 1 lb (450g) ground lamb or beef (80/20 fat ratio recommended); 1 small onion, grated or very finely minced; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon paprika

Mashawi 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

A platter of grilled meats, such as kebabs, shish tawook, and kofta, served with flatbread.

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