Definitions
- Referring to a dish of marinated meat, usually lamb or beef, skewered and grilled over an open flame. - Talking about a traditional Russian or Central Asian dish often served with vegetables and bread. - Describing a social event or gathering where shashlik is the main dish.
- Referring to a dish of small pieces of meat, usually lamb or chicken, skewered and grilled over an open flame. - Talking about a Middle Eastern or Mediterranean dish often served with rice, vegetables, and sauce. - Describing a fast food or street food item that can be eaten on the go.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are dishes made with skewered and grilled meat.
- 2Both can be served with vegetables and bread or rice.
- 3Both are popular in various parts of the world.
- 4Both are often cooked over an open flame.
- 5Both can be enjoyed as a meal or snack.
What is the difference?
- 1Meat: Shashlik is typically made with lamb or beef, while kebab can be made with various meats, including chicken, lamb, beef, or even fish.
- 2Spices: Shashlik is often marinated in vinegar or lemon juice with salt and pepper, while kebab can be seasoned with a variety of spices, such as cumin, paprika, or coriander.
- 3Serving style: Shashlik is often served on a skewer with vegetables and bread, while kebab is often served on a plate with rice, vegetables, and sauce.
Remember this!
Shashlik and kebab are both dishes made with skewered and grilled meat, but they have differences in origin, meat, spices, serving style, and variations. Shashlik is a traditional Russian or Central Asian dish made with lamb or beef, marinated in vinegar or lemon juice, and often served on a skewer with vegetables and bread. Kebab, on the other hand, is a Middle Eastern or Mediterranean dish made with various meats, seasoned with spices, and often served on a plate with rice, vegetables, and sauce.
