Awesome article found at a site where I was not even looking for food-related content. Had to share. I'll give you a quick summary below, but by all means please read the article in its entirety.
Article Link: A Cultural History Of The Kebab
QUICK ARTICLE SUMMARY:
- A kebab has its roots in Middle Eastern cuisine.
- The word “kebab” reached the English-speaking world in the 17th century from the Arabic kabāb, in part via Hindustani, Persian and Turkish.
- FYI. “Kebab is normally cooked on a skewer over a fire, but some kebab dishes are made in a pan, in the oven, or even as a stew...”
- FOR THE VEGANS. No worries. There is a “Vebab”, a vegan kebab.
- Gyros Or Kebab? A Lively Debate ~ Middle Eastern food OR Greek by way of Turkey
- Where Did Döner Kebap Come From?
- In Arabic-speaking countries, it's “kebab”.
- In Turkey, it’s “kebap.”
ALL AROUND THE WORLD?? It's just plain old good food! ☺
Find lots of kebab recipes at My Foodie Luv Tumblr blog.
