Source: Mizina, AdobeStock Shashlik is wonderful on its own, but without a good side dish, the picture won't be complete. Eating only meat can be a bit heavy, and its flavor isn't fully revealed. We're sharing 20 recipes for the most successful shashlik side dishes to suit every taste!
1. Spicy Eggplant with Pepper
Source: mixyfotos.ruA warm side dish that cooks right on the grill alongside the shashlik.
You'll need: 2 eggplants, 2 hot red peppers, 2 cloves garlic, spices, herbs, olive oil.
Preparation: Roast the eggplants whole on the grill until soft, turning occasionally. Cut them in half, scoop out the flesh, and chop it. Similarly, roast the hot peppers, peel them, and chop. Add olive oil, garlic, herbs, and spices.
2. Potatoes with Lard on the Grill
Source: kaminia.ruPotatoes prepared this way turn out soft and not at all dry.
You'll need: 6 potatoes, 300 g lard, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, spices.
Preparation: Slice the potatoes into rounds about 5-7 mm thick and mix them with oil and spices. Slice the lard. Thread the lard and potatoes onto skewers, alternating them, and wrap each skewer in foil. Cook on the grill for about half an hour, turning periodically.
3. Baked Zucchini with Herbs
Source: tvmaze.comEasy and quick to prepare on the grill rack!
You'll need: 500 g zucchini, 4 sprigs of herbs, 3 cloves garlic, 20 ml vegetable oil, spices.
Preparation: Slice the zucchini lengthwise into 5 mm thick slices. Mix oil, spices, crushed garlic, and herbs, then combine this marinade with the zucchini. Let it sit for 20 minutes, then grill until golden brown on both sides.
4. Green Salad for Shashlik
Source: fb.ruFor a vibrant touch, add a handful of cranberries or other berries.
You'll need: 1 bunch spinach, 1 bunch dill, 1 bunch parsley, 1 bunch green onions, 1 handful pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds, juice of 1 lemon, olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Chop all the greens, lightly bruise them, and drizzle with lemon juice. Add spices, olive oil, and seeds.
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5. Grilled Sweet Potato
Source: dzen.ruSweet potato pairs with shashlik just as well as regular potatoes.
You'll need: 500 g sweet potato, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 0.5 tsp each of Italian herbs, paprika, garlic, salt, and mixed peppers.
Preparation: Boil the sweet potato until par-cooked, slice it, and marinate for 20 minutes in oil with all the spices. Grill for about 7-10 minutes and serve.
6. Pickled Onions
Source: dzen.ruYou can use any onion, but purple onion is the most vibrant and flavorful.
You'll need: 2 onions, 1/2 bunch dill, 1 tbsp each of sugar and salt, 1 cup water, 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar.
Preparation: Slice the onions into half-rings and chop the dill. Dissolve salt and sugar in water, add vinegar, pour this marinade over the onions and dill, and let sit for 20 minutes.
7. Cabbage Salad with Apple for Shashlik
Source: postila.ruEqually good with any type of cabbage – Napa, red, or white cabbage.
You'll need: 400 g cabbage, 3 apples, 75 g green onions, 50 g dill, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp wine vinegar, 2 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Finely shred the cabbage and lightly bruise it. Finely chop the apples, mince the herbs and garlic. Dress the salad with olive oil, wine vinegar, and spices.
8. Grilled Vegetables
Source: ok.ruYou can add any other vegetables of your choice to this recipe.
You'll need: 3 eggplants, 3 zucchini, 6 mushrooms, 10 cloves garlic, 2 purple onions, 2 bell peppers, 3 tbsp each of olive oil and lemon juice, spices.
Preparation: Roughly chop the vegetables and marinate them for 20 minutes in oil with lemon juice and spices. Grill them until golden brown on both sides.
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9. Mushroom Shashlik on the Grill
Source: krasivoe-foto.ruPrepared on skewers just like meat shashlik.
You'll need: 500 g mushrooms, 100 g sour cream, herbs, and spices.
Preparation: Thread the washed mushrooms onto skewers. Mix sour cream, spices, and chopped herbs, and brush the mushrooms with this sauce. Grill the mushrooms for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally.
10. Corn with Paprika on the Grill
Source: charbroil.ruAn ideal recipe for cooking whole corn cobs.
You'll need: 4 corn cobs, 30 g butter, 1 tbsp paprika, salt.
Preparation: Melt the butter, mix it with paprika and salt, and brush it onto the corn. Grill for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally.
11. Cabbage Salad with Celery and Cucumber
Source: mirtesen.ruAnother great quick vegetable side dish for shashlik!
You'll need: 500 g cabbage, 4 celery stalks, 2 cucumbers, 1/2 bunch green onions, lemon juice, olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Shred the cabbage and finely chop the other ingredients. Dress the salad with oil, lemon juice, and spices.
12. Grilled Cauliflower Steak
Source: nvkz-tub.ruWhen you want to prepare something truly memorable with your shashlik.
You'll need: 1 head cauliflower, juice of half a lemon, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp chili flakes, salt, 2 sprigs parsley, 3 tbsp olive oil.
Preparation: Slice the cauliflower head into steaks, drizzle them with lemon juice and oil, sprinkle with all the spices and garlic, and grill on both sides until beautifully browned. Sprinkle with parsley.
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13. Korean-Style Zucchini
Source: vsegdavkusno.ruIf the zucchini are not very young, we recommend peeling them.
You'll need: 1.8 kg zucchini, 1 bunch dill, 1 head garlic, 1 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp salt, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar.
Preparation: Cut the zucchini into sticks, and mince the garlic and dill. Mix vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, sugar, and spices to taste. Pour the marinade over the zucchini and let them sit for several hours.
14. Radish Salad with Sour Cream
Source: dzen.ruOptionally, you can add boiled eggs to it.
You'll need: 400 g radishes, 3 cucumbers, 1 bunch herbs, 1 bunch green onions, 3 tbsp sour cream.
Preparation: Slice the cucumbers and radishes into rounds, chop the herbs, and season to taste. Dress the salad with sour cream.
15. Bulgur Cooked Over an Open Fire
Source: uzbekistaninfo.ruYou can use rice, buckwheat, or other grains for shashlik following the same principle.
You'll need: 500 g bulgur, 300 g mushrooms, 2 bell peppers, 4 tomatoes, 1 onion, spices, fat.
Preparation: Melt a little fat, leftover from butchering meat, in a cauldron. Add arbitrarily chopped vegetables and mushrooms, and fry for about 10 minutes. Add bulgur, spices, stir, and pour in enough water to cover the ingredients. Cook the porridge covered until soft, adding more water as needed.
16. Grilled Tomatoes
Source: alamy.comGrilled tomatoes turn out even tastier and more aromatic.
You'll need: 6-7 tomatoes, 40 ml soy sauce, spices, 3 cloves garlic.
Preparation: Slice the tomatoes into medium-thick rounds and marinate them in soy sauce with spices for 10 minutes. Grill them for about 2-3 minutes per side. Sprinkle with minced garlic.
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17. Georgian Vegetable Salad with Nut Dressing
Source: podacha-blud.comIt's no surprise that Georgian recipes are especially good with shashlik.
You'll need: 4 tomatoes, 4 cucumbers, 1 purple onion, 1 bunch each of cilantro and basil, 1 hot red pepper, 3 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp wine vinegar, 60 g walnuts, olive oil.
Preparation: Roughly chop all the vegetables. In a blender, finely chop the hot pepper, walnuts, garlic, and spices. Add wine vinegar and a little olive oil, then pour the resulting dressing over the salad.
18. Grilled Pumpkin
Source: koolinar.ruSweet and aromatic pumpkin with a golden crust.
You'll need: 600 g pumpkin, 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp each of sugar and wine vinegar, 1 clove garlic, spices.
Preparation: Slice the pumpkin into wedges 5-7 mm thick. Mix oil, minced garlic, salt, and spices, and rub this mixture onto the pumpkin. Grill it until golden brown on both sides. Mix vinegar, sugar, and the remaining marinade, and pour over the pumpkin.
19. Cabbage Salad with Corn for Shashlik
Source: postila.ruFor this recipe, we recommend using young cabbage.
You'll need: 1 head cabbage, 1 carrot, 1/2 can canned corn, 1/2 bunch sorrel, 1 bunch green onions, 4 tbsp each of orange juice and olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Shred the cabbage, grate the carrot, chop the sorrel and green onions, and add the corn. Season everything and dress the salad with olive oil and orange juice.
20. Potatoes in Foil Over an Open Fire
Source: dzen.ruThe potatoes here are baked directly in the coals, which is very convenient.
You'll need: 6 potatoes, 75 g butter, spices.
Preparation: Wash the potatoes, sprinkle with spices, and wrap in buttered foil. Make several punctures in the foil with a fork and bake the potatoes in the coals for up to 1 hour, turning periodically.