Shakarob & Shashlik Hissar (Tajik Cumin-Coriander Grilled Skewers with Tomato-Onion Herb Salad) – Authentic Tajikistan Recipe
Flame-seared Tajik skewers served over a bright mountain salad of juicy tomatoes, sweet onions, and herbs.
- Country of Origin
- 🇹🇯 Tajikistan (Central Asia, Asia)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 18 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Marinated beef or chicken cubes, Juicy tomato-red onion-herb shakarob salad, Warm non flatbread, Crushed coriander and cumin seeds, Sumac
Ingredients for Shakarob & Shashlik Hissar (Tajik Cumin-Coriander Grilled Skewers with Tomato-Onion Herb Salad) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) marinated beef or chicken cubes, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups juicy tomato-red onion-herb shakarob salad, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup warm non flatbread
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with crushed coriander and cumin seeds
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Tajikistan seasoning (sumac, onion juice marinade, cilantro)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Whisk together crushed coriander and cumin seeds, sumac, onion juice marinade, cilantro, cooking oil, and sea salt in a bowl to form a fragrant Tajikistan marinade.
- Coat marinated beef or chicken cubes and juicy tomato-red onion-herb shakarob salad thoroughly in the seasoning and let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Heat a cast-iron grill pan or heavy skillet over high heat until smoking hot.
- Sear marinated beef or chicken cubes and juicy tomato-red onion-herb shakarob salad for 4–5 minutes per side until blistered, charred at the edges, and cooked through.
- Transfer to a warm platter, scatter with warm non flatbread, and serve immediately.