Shish Tawook | Don Signature Crab - Singapore Food Guide

Shish Tawook | Don Signature Crab - Singapore Food Guide

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Singapore-style Shish Tawook — garlicky, lemony yoghurt-marinated chicken skewers grilled to a smoky finish, perfect for family makan or a hawker-style weekend

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Ingredients

  • 700 g boneless chicken thighs (trimmed and cut into 3 cm cubes)
  • 150 g plain natural yoghurt (full-fat preferred)
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
  • 4 large garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tbsp)
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp sugar or honey
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • Pinch of sumac (optional, for tang)
  • 8–10 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
  • 1 medium red onion, cut into rings for skewering (optional)
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 3 cm pieces (optional)
  • Fresh parsley or coriander, chopped, for garnish (about 15 g)
  • Lemon wedges to serve
  • Pita bread or Arabic flatbread, to serve
  • Pickled turnips or quick cucumber salad, to serve
  • Toum or garlic-yoghurt sauce, to serve (optional)

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