Source: Azurita, AdobeStockOf course, shashlik (skewered meat) is delicious on its own and doesn't necessarily need accompaniments. But with the right snacks, it becomes even tastier and, in addition, easier to digest. We share recipes on how to diversify your picnic menu!
1. Cauliflower Steak
Source: bonenenbiet.nlCooked on a grill rack directly over coals.
You will need: 1 head of cauliflower, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp Provence herbs, spices.
Preparation: Slice the cauliflower into flat, 2 cm thick steaks. Mix olive oil, crushed garlic, herbs, and spices, brush over the cauliflower, and grill until golden brown.
2. Lavash with Herbs
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruGoes much better with shashlik than regular bread!
You will need: 2 sheets of lavash, 2 bunches of herbs, 150 g hard cheese, 50 ml mayonnaise.
Preparation: Spread mayonnaise on the lavash. Finely chop the herbs and grate the hard cheese. Spread over the lavash, roll tightly, and slice into pieces.
3. Spinach Pkhali
Source: cf.uaThis Georgian appetizer can be made from any vegetable.
You will need: 300 g spinach, 50 g walnuts, 1 bunch cilantro, 2 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Rinse the spinach, blanch in boiling water for a minute, and squeeze dry. Put all ingredients into a blender, blend until smooth, season, and form into pkhali balls.
4. Baked Mushrooms
Source: attuale.ruMushrooms cooked over coals harmoniously complement grilled meat.
You will need: 10 champignons, 2 tbsp thick sour cream, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp spices.
Preparation: Mix sour cream, tomato paste, and spices, brush over the mushrooms, and thread them onto skewers. Grill over coals until cooked through.
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5. Eggplant Appetizer with Cream Cheese
Source: wall.alphacoders.comAlso great with feta or brined cheese!
You will need: 2 eggplants, 1 tomato, 120 g cream cheese, 2 tbsp sour cream, 3 cloves garlic, 0.5 bunch herbs, spices.
Preparation: Blend cream cheese, sour cream, herbs, garlic, and spices in a blender. Slice eggplants into rounds and grill until cooked. Top with the cheese mixture and a thin slice of tomato.
6. Stuffed Tomatoes
Source: kartinkin.netWe recommend using cherry tomatoes because they are tastier and easier to eat.
You will need: 10 cherry tomatoes, 100 g hard cheese, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp mayonnaise.
Preparation: Make cross-shaped incisions on the tomatoes, not cutting all the way through. Grate the cheese, add crushed garlic, mix with mayonnaise, and stuff the tomatoes with this mixture.
7. Grilled Vegetables
Source: 586.amenu.ruOne of the most obvious and versatile snacks for shashlik.
You will need: 4 eggplants, 6 tomatoes, 4 bell peppers, 1 leek, 1 red onion, 1 head garlic, 2 tbsp olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Roughly chop all vegetables. Sprinkle with spices, drizzle with olive oil, and place on the grill rack. Roast until the skins are charred.
8. Zucchini Rolls
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruA real find for lovers of light vegetable snacks.
You will need: 3 zucchinis, 200 g processed cheese, 2 eggs, 1 clove garlic, 2 sprigs herbs, spices.
Preparation: Slice zucchinis into thin strips and grill. Boil eggs and grate them. Mince garlic and herbs, mix everything with processed cheese, and season to taste. Place the filling on the zucchini slices and roll them up.
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9. Lavash Chips with Sour Cream
Source: youtube.comThese chips can be taken not only to shashlik gatherings but to any picnic.
You will need: 2 sheets of lavash, 100 ml sour cream, spices and herbs.
Preparation: Cut lavash into arbitrary pieces, spread with sour cream, and sprinkle with spices. Bake in the oven at 200 degrees for just a few minutes.
10. Feta and Pickled Cucumber Spread
Source: legkovmeste.ruA wonderful appetizer for a piece of bread or lavash toasted over the fire.
You will need: 150 g feta, 150 g butter, 3 green onion stalks, 3 pickled cucumbers, 2 tbsp capers, 2 tsp cream, 4 sprigs parsley, 2 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Mix feta, cream, and butter. Mince the remaining ingredients, combine everything, and season to taste.
11. Quick Marinated Cabbage
Source: trickme.ruPrepare it the night before, and by morning, you can take it to your picnic.
You will need: 1 kg cabbage, 1 carrot, 1 bell pepper, 500 ml water, 6 tbsp vinegar, 7 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp salt, 80 ml vegetable oil.
Preparation: Finely shred cabbage, slice bell pepper into strips, and grate carrot. Boil water, add the remaining marinade ingredients, and simmer for a minute. Pour the marinade over the cabbage, close, and leave overnight.
12. Vegetable Rolls with Cucumber
Source: polezniesvojstva.ruA light vegetable snack that wonderfully complements shashlik.
You will need: 2 cucumbers, 1 avocado, 0.5 lemon, 3 basil leaves, 1 sprig mint, 3 green onion stalks, 1 carrot, 1 tomato, 1 handful radishes, 1 daikon, spices.
Preparation: Blend avocado, lemon juice, basil, green onion, mint, and spices in a blender. Slice cucumbers into thin strips and spread a little avocado paste on them. Cut all vegetables into thin julienne strips, place on cucumber slices, roll up, and secure with toothpicks.
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13. Korean-Style Cucumbers
Source: zakuskidoma.ruA quick way to prepare pickled cucumbers without hours of waiting.
You will need: 300 g cucumbers, 1 tsp salt, 1 tbsp vinegar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 pinch red pepper, 1 clove garlic, 1 tbsp sesame seeds, 1 tbsp vegetable oil.
Preparation: Slice cucumbers into sticks and place in a bag. Add salt, mix, and let sit for 15 minutes. Rinse the cucumbers, mix with all other ingredients, and let sit for half an hour.
14. Marinated Onions
Source: attuale.ruEven if you don't like regular onions, marinated ones are a completely different story.
You will need: 200 g onions, 0.5 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp sugar, 0.5 tsp ground black pepper, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar.
Preparation: Slice onions into thin rings and add all spices. Add vinegar, mix, and let the onions marinate for half an hour.
15. Stuffed Celery
Source: cuerpomente.comA crunchy and aromatic summer appetizer for shashlik.
You will need: 1 celery stalk, 200 g cream cheese, 2 tbsp sour cream, 30 g walnuts, 20 olives.
Preparation: Finely chop walnuts and olives, and mix with sour cream and cream cheese. Slice celery into sticks and spread the filling on them.
16. Eggplant Rolls with Cream Cheese
Source: almode.ruYou can actually wrap any filling you like in these rolls.
You will need: 2 eggplants, 200 g cream cheese, 3 cloves garlic, 4 sprigs herbs, spices.
Preparation: Slice eggplants into thin strips, season, and grill until cooked. Mix cream cheese with chopped herbs and garlic, spread on the eggplant slices, and roll them up.
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17. Bell Pepper Caviar
Source: fannykitchen.comThe peppers for this can be cooked directly over coals!
You will need: 350 g bell peppers, 40 g almonds, 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp smoked paprika, 30 g Parmesan.
Preparation: Cut peppers into pieces and roast until soft. Mince almonds in a blender, add peppers, and blend again. Add grated Parmesan, smoked paprika, and olive oil, and mix.
18. Summer Tomato Sandwiches
Source: simplecook.ruIf possible, choose a fresh, crusty baguette for these.
You will need: 1 baguette, 100 g cream cheese, 2 tomatoes, spices.
Preparation: Slice the baguette into pieces and toast on both sides. Season the cream cheese and spread it on the bread. Top with tomato slices and sprinkle with spices.
19. Korean-Style Vegetables
Source: vegan-pvp.comIt's best to prepare this appetizer in advance so it has time to marinate.
You will need: 2 cucumbers, 1 carrot, 1 bell pepper, 3 green onion stalks, 2 cloves garlic, 4 sprigs dill, 1 tbsp sesame seeds, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, spices.
Preparation: Slice cucumbers and bell pepper into strips, grate carrot on a Korean grater, mince green onion, garlic, and dill. Add sesame seeds. Mix all other marinade ingredients, combine with vegetables, and let sit for a couple of hours.
20. Avocado and Feta Sandwiches
Source: smak.uaExcellent sandwiches for shashlik!
You will need: 100 g feta, 1 avocado, bread, herbs, spices.
Preparation: Slice avocado and feta into thin pieces. Toast bread slices over the fire and arrange the topping on them. Sprinkle everything with spices and herbs.