Definitions
- Referring to a skewered and grilled dish of meat, vegetables, and sometimes fruit. - Talking about a Middle Eastern or Mediterranean cuisine that features kabobs as a staple dish. - Describing a social gathering or barbecue where kabobs are served as a main course or appetizer.
- Referring to a skewered and grilled dish of meat, vegetables, and sometimes fruit. - Talking about a Middle Eastern or Mediterranean cuisine that features kebabs as a staple dish. - Describing a social gathering or barbecue where kebabs are served as a main course or appetizer.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a dish of skewered and grilled meat, vegetables, and sometimes fruit.
- 2Both words are used to describe a Middle Eastern or Mediterranean cuisine.
- 3Both words can be served as a main course or appetizer.
- 4Both words use a skewer to hold the ingredients together.
- 5Both words can be seasoned with similar spices and herbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Ingredients: Kabob may include beef, chicken, lamb, or seafood while kebab may include lamb, chicken, or beef.
- 2Preparation: Kabob may be marinated before grilling while kebab may be seasoned with dry rubs or marinades.
Remember this!
Kabob and kebab are synonyms that refer to a skewered and grilled dish of meat, vegetables, and sometimes fruit. They are both used to describe a Middle Eastern or Mediterranean cuisine and can be served as a main course or appetizer. The difference between the two is mainly in their spelling, pronunciation, origin, ingredients, and preparation.
