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Shish Kebob

By Saad Fayed, About.com

Question: Shish Kebob

What is a shish kabob?

Answer: A shish kabob is a skewer with meat and vegetables and is usually grilled. It can contain lamb, beef, fish, or chicken, and vegetables like green peppers, onions and mushrooms.

It is commonly spelled kebob, Kabob, or kebap.

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