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Definition of kebab
: cubes of meat (such as lamb or beef) marinated and cooked with vegetables usually on a skewer
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The Catalan kebab sandwich ($8.25) was also delicious.
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The center of the camp is dedicated to the evening’s activities, which include a generous buffet of local fare, including plates of dates, native breads, chicken and vegetable kebabs, and even the chance to try camel-meat stew, a Bedouin staple.
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He and Musarrat made friends - Jason, Betty, Duane, Stacey and other Dawsonites who would drop by for kebabs or chicken parmesan.
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Carefully flip each kebab, and grill the other side until meat is golden and edges are crisp, about 2 minutes.
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Turkish olive oil and butter, along with a different Turkish spice each month, accompany all breads, and main course selections might be shish kebabs or eggplant stuffed with ground meat.
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Skewers This is a local haunt for kebabs (the best are the lamb and the chicken) that’s ideal for lunch and dinner to go, or a late night snack.
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Kebab shops sit comfortably next to cafes serving flat white espressos.
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More recipes: Making kebabs involves threading meat and vegetables on a skewer.
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Origin and Etymology of kebab
ultimately from Arabic or Persian kabāb, from Turkish kebap
KEBAB Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of kebab for English Language Learners
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: a dish made by pushing a long, thin stick (called a skewer) through pieces of meat and vegetables and cooking them on a grill
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