The Brochette

THE BROCHETTE

The meaning of brochette is in cooking , it prefer en brochette refers to food cooked, sometimes served, brochettes, or skewers. Besides, the French term generally applies to French cuisine, while other terms like shish kebab, satay, or souvlaki . It also describe the same technique in other cuisines. 

Also , Food served en brochette is generally grilled.Then , the skewer itself , the brochette can also be used to dip pieces of food in a fondue. In those cases it normally takes a slightly different form and is sold as a brochette de fondue or as a set along with the fondue pot.

Futhermore ,  lots of countries have different names for a skewer, and in Cameroon, that name is “brochette.” Known locally as “soya,” then Cameroonian skewers usually feature chicken, beef or goat meat.

Among the ingredients to create recipes brochette is

For Garlic Sauce

4 garlic cloves , finely chopped Kosher salt

⅓ cup olive oil

3 tablespoons plain yogurt

For Chicken

2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 2” pieces

2 garlic cloves, chopped

½ cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons paprika

¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Kosher salt

Vegetable oil for grilling

Warm pita bread, 

 Lebanese strained yogurt,

 chopped tomatoes,

 fresh mint leaves for serving.

Special Equipment

Sixteen 8” bamboo or metal skewers

this is for Recipe Tips brochette

Preparation

For provided Garlic Sauce ,

     Place garlic in a mortar season with salt and pound to be very fine paste. Then , alternatively place garlic on a cutting board , season with salt and mash with the side of a chef's knife . Transfer garlic paste to a small bowl and gradually whisk in oil .

Next , after very gradually whisk yogurt into garlic mixture  until emulsified . { Add too fast and sauce will break . If it does break , gradually whisk in 1 tsp , water just before serving }. 

Do Ahead : Garlic sauce can be made 6 hours ahead . Cover and chill .

For cook chicken ,

   After this , toss chicken garlic , parsley , cumin , paprika , and red pepper flakes in a medium bowl , season with salt , cover and chill at least 2 hours .

     Lastly , prepare grill for medium - high heat and oil grate . Thread chicken onto skewers . Grill , turning  occasionally , until cooked through , 8-12 minutes . Serve with garlic sauce , pita bread , labneh , tomatoes and mint .

Do Ahead: Chicken can be marinated 12 hours ahead. Keep chilled.

     Lastly , in my opinion the brochette is are interesting food to be served to invites guests could but unfortunately it is not eaten by Muslim as there are wine mixed once in the food ingredients.