Russian · main
Shashlik
Shashlik reads umami 6.8, richness 6.7 and sourness 5.9 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Russian main, about 1 hr 44 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 7.1 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.9 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 6.1 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 3.0 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.8 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.2 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 6.8 · Richness 6.7 · Sourness 5.9 · Allium 3.8 · Salinity 3.4 · Smoke 2.5 · Warm Spice 2.5 · Earthy 2.3 · Herbaceous 2.0 · Sweetness 1.8 · Bitterness 1.1 · Heat 0.9 · Floral 0.9 · Citrus 0.6
What's in it (9)
- 2 lbs pork neck, cut into chunks
- 2 large onions
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Time & effort: about 1 hr 44 min (44 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 418.2 kcal, 7.2 g protein, 42.1 g fat, 2.2 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Cut meat into generous chunks and marinate with sliced onion, vinegar or kefir, oil, and spices for several hours or overnight.
- Thread onto metal skewers and grill over glowing charcoal, turning frequently, until charred at the edges and cooked through.
- Rest briefly and serve with raw onion rings, flatbread, and fresh herbs.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.