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Mashawi Mushakkal

A varied selection of grilled meats, including chicken skewers (shish tawook), beef (lahme meshwi), and minced meat skewers (kafta), served over flatbread with grilled vegetables.

150 min Levantina 4 servings
Mashawi Mushakkal

The story behind

Mashawi Mushakkal is the ultimate expression of the grilling tradition in the Levant. It is a festive dish designed to be shared, highlighting the chef's skill in marinating and cooking each type of meat to perfection over charcoal. It is traditionally served with garlic sauce (toum), grilled onions, and fresh parsley to enhance the smoky flavors of the meat.

Instructions

  1. 1
    Prepare the three types of meat separately and marinate them for at least 2 hours.
  2. 2
    Thread each type of meat onto its respective skewers.
  3. 3
    Grill the skewers over hot charcoal, turning them constantly.
  4. 4
    Grill the tomatoes and onions alongside the meat until tender and slightly charred.
  5. 5
    Serve everything over the pita bread, garnished with fresh parsley and served with the garlic sauce (toum).

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