Souvlaki is a popular dish of Greek cuisine.
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In fact, this is a version of kebab, which the Greeks prepare from various types of meat. Most often it is pork, but there are also options from chicken, lamb and fish. Sometimes the meat is supplemented with vegetables, less often - completely vegetable versions of the dish are prepared.
Appetizing miniature souvlaki is rightfully considered one of the most famous dishes of Greek cuisine and is very popular among both tourists and local residents.
To prepare souvlaki, meat is cut into small pieces, kept in a marinade based on olive oil, with the addition of lemon juice/vinegar, herbs and spices, and then fried over hot coals. This combination of ingredients and cooking method give the meat a very appetizing aroma and taste. True, lovers of very soft kebab may find souvlaki unusually “dry” - here the addition of lemon juice/vinegar to the marinade plays a role.
As with any barbecue, making souvlaki is a delicate matter. Therefore, after going through many recipes, I decided to settle on a version of pork souvlaki, according to Jamie Oliver’s recipe. So, let's figure out how to prepare rosy and aromatic Greek souvlaki at home! Shall we begin?!
Ингредиенты
Pork - 1 kg
Dried oregano - 1 tbsp.
Dried mint - 1 tbsp.
Garlic - 2 cloves
Lemon (juice) - 1 pc.
Olive oil - 100 ml
Red wine vinegar - 1 tbsp.
Ground black pepper - 1-2 pinches
Salt - 1 pinch
Optional/additional:
Cherry tomatoes - 6-8 pcs.
Zucchini - 0.5 pcs.
Thyme/rosemary - 1 pinch
Рецепт
1. Prepare the ingredients according to the list. Pre-soak wooden skewers/skewers in water or white wine for 30-40 minutes.
2. Cut the pork into small pieces (2-3 cm).
3. Add finely chopped garlic, herbs and spices to the meat. Pour in olive oil, vinegar and lemon juice.
4. Mix everything thoroughly. Due to the presence of acid in the marinade, the meat will turn slightly white - this is a normal reaction. Feel free to mix the meat with your hands, lightly massaging the pieces along the way. Cover the container with cling film and place in the refrigerator. Marinate the meat for at least 25-30 minutes.
5. I like to complement the kebab with vegetables, so I also added a few cherry tomatoes, a pinch of fresh thyme and zucchini cut into small pieces to the meat marinade.
6. Place the marinated meat (and vegetables) on skewers, leaving small gaps between the pieces.
7. Fry the souvlaki over hot coals until cooked (7-10 minutes).
8. Pork souvlaki is ready! You can serve souvlaki on skewers or by wrapping the pieces of meat in a wheat pita flatbread. In the latter case, the meat can also be supplemented with baked or fresh vegetables - chopped tomatoes, onions. Traditional Greek tzatziki sauce will also be a pleasant, refreshing addition to souvlaki.