Best 8 Okara Shish Kabobs Recipes

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**Tantalizing Okara Shish Kabobs: A Culinary Journey of Flavor and Texture**

Embark on a delectable culinary adventure with Okara Shish Kabobs, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Crafted from the humble okara, a byproduct of tofu production, these kabobs transcend their humble origins, transforming into succulent morsels bursting with umami richness. Marinated in a symphony of savory spices and grilled to perfection, the okara kabobs emerge as culinary masterpieces, complemented by a trio of delectable sauces that elevate the experience to new heights.

**Tofu Marinade:** A harmonious blend of soy sauce, mirin, sake, and garlic, this marinade infuses the okara with an irresistible savory essence, preparing it for its transformation on the grill.

**Vegetable Marinade:** A vibrant symphony of flavors, this marinade combines soy sauce, mirin, sake, and a medley of aromatic vegetables, including onion, carrot, and ginger. The vegetables impart a subtle sweetness and depth of flavor to the okara, creating a harmonious balance.

**Okara Shish Kabobs:** The star of the show, these kabobs are meticulously crafted with okara, expertly seasoned and grilled to perfection. The okara's unique texture, akin to a delicate sponge, absorbs the marinade's flavors, resulting in a succulent and savory treat.

**Sweet and Tangy Sauce:** A delightful harmony of sweet and sour, this sauce is crafted from a medley of ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and vinegar. Its vibrant flavor profile complements the savory kabobs, adding a touch of tangy sweetness.

**Teriyaki Sauce:** A classic Japanese sauce, teriyaki adds a rich and savory dimension to the kabobs. Made with soy sauce, mirin, and sake, it lends a glossy sheen and a delectable umami flavor.

**Spicy Mayo Sauce:** A tantalizing blend of heat and creaminess, this sauce combines mayonnaise, Sriracha, and a touch of lime juice. Its spicy kick adds an exciting contrast to the savory kabobs, creating a symphony of flavors.

**Grilled Vegetable Skewers:** Accompanying the Okara Shish Kabobs are an array of grilled vegetable skewers, featuring succulent cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and zucchini. Marinated in a simple blend of olive oil, herbs, and spices, these skewers add a burst of color, freshness, and delightful crunch.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

AMAZING SHISH KABOB RECIPE (WITH BEEF)



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Beef Shish Kabobs mean it's summertime! Even though the prep is quick-and-easy, they always come out so darn impressive. Fire up your grill!!!

Provided by Natalya Drozhzhin

Categories     Meats

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 lb beef ((Top Sirloin, Strip Steak))
1/4 cup low- sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
1 tbsp steak seasoning ((use your favorite))
1 cup red wine
1 large green bell pepper (cut into cubes)
1 large red bell pepper (cut into cubes)
1 large yellow bell pepper (cut into cubes)
8 oz mushrooms
1 large onion (cut into pieces )
1 tbsp salt (adjust to taste )
1 tbsp ground black pepper (adjust to taste )

Steps:

  • Cut beef into one-inch cubes. Place meat in a deep dish. Cover with soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, wine and steak seasoning. Allow beef to marinate for at least 30 minutes to 2 hours.
  • Prepare bell peppers, mushrooms and onions. Place them in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  • Thread beef, mushrooms, bell peppers and onion on to a skewer.
  • Grill for about 3 minutes on per side, or until the outside has a nice crust.
  • Allow skewers to rest for about 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Sodium 1298 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BEEF SHISH KABOBS



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These simple, healthy Beef Shish Kabobs are an easy and fresh summer dinner for the grill, oven, or stovetop!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb. beef tenderloin or top sirloin, cut into 1 ½ inch cubes
½ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano (or ½ teaspoon dried oregano)
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 sweet onion
8 cherry or grape tomatoes
2 sweet bell peppers (any color), seeded and cut into 1 ½-inch squares
8 ounces fresh white mushrooms, stems removed

Steps:

  • Cut onion in half. Grate half of the onion and combine in a measuring cup with oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Cut the other half of the onion into 1 ½-inch squares. Set aside.
  • Place the beef cubes in a large zip-top plastic bag. Pour ½ of the marinade into the bag, seal, and refrigerate. Marinate beef for at least one hour, or up to overnight.
  • Set aside the remaining marinade to use for basting later.
  • When ready to prepare the kabobs, remove beef cubes from the marinade. Discard marinade in the bag.
  • Thread beef and vegetables onto separate skewers (if using wooden skewers, be sure to soak them in water first).
  • Brush vegetable skewers with reserved marinade.
  • Broil kabobs 3 inches from heat for 8 minutes. Turn and broil an additional 8 - 10 minutes, or until done. Keep an eye on the vegetables - the tomatoes tend to cook a bit faster, while the peppers and onions may need an extra minute of cooking time. Just remove each skewer from the broiler (or grill) when cooked to desired tenderness.
  • Alternatively, you can grill the shish kabobs for about 20 minutes, turning regularly.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /4 of the beef and vegetables with 2 T. marinade, Calories 408.5 kcal, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Protein 24.8 g, Fat 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Cholesterol 77.1 mg, Sodium 257.8 mg, Fiber 2.7 g, Sugar 3.7 g, UnsaturatedFat 18 g

MOM'S BEEF SHISH KABOBS



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My Mom has cooked this recipe for as long as I remember. Now that I live on my own, I can't wait to go back home over the holidays to have this excellent dish. Mom would probably be upset that I gave it away, but it is so delicious that I think everyone should have a chance to experience it. Technically shish kabobs use lamb, so these should be called beef kabobs, but this is the family recipe and what we call it.

Provided by Mike Hearne

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 16h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

⅓ cup vegetable oil
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon coarsely cracked black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ pounds lean beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
16 mushroom caps
8 metal skewers, or as needed
2 green bell peppers, cut into chunks
1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
1 large onion, cut into large squares

Steps:

  • Whisk the vegetable oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, black pepper, and salt together in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the beef, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours or overnight.
  • Add the mushrooms to the bag, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and reseal the bag; marinate in the refrigerator another 8 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove the beef and mushrooms from the marinade, shaking off any excess liquid. Pour the marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes; set aside for basting.
  • Thread pieces of green bell pepper, beef, red bell pepper, mushroom, and onion onto metal skewers, repeating until all ingredients are skewered.
  • Cook the skewers on the preheated grill, turning frequently and brushing generously with the reserved marinade until nicely browned on all sides and the meat is no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 58.7 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 26.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 2815.9 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

STEAK KABOBS



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These Steak Kabobs are made with an easy kabob marinade and loaded with tender steak, bell peppers and red onions. Easy to make and easy to prep ahead for summer entertaining!

Provided by Ashley Fehr

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1.5 lb sirloin steak (trimmed)
2 bell peppers
1 large red onion
1/2 cup oil
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder optional (for a bit of kick)

Steps:

  • Cut steak, peppers and onion into equal sized pieces (about 1-1.5")
  • In a large freezer bag, combine the oil, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, honey, onion powder and chipotle powder if using.
  • Add steak and let marinate for at least one hour, and up to 8 hours (see notes above regarding marinade times)
  • If using wooden skewers, soak for 10 minutes before skewering your beef and vegetables.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high.
  • Skewer your beef cubes and vegetables, alternating as you like. I try to ensure 3-5 cubes of beef per skewer, depending on how long your skewers are.
  • Place kabobs directly over the heat, cooking for 4-5 minutes before flipping and cooking another 4-5 minutes. See notes above for cook times depending on your preference for doneness.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 skewers, Calories 426 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 39 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 104 mg, Sodium 538 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 10 g

THE BEST SHISH KEBABS



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This backyard grilling staple is nothing short of delicious. But the pre-made kebabs from the grocery store leave us underwhelmed--with tough pieces of meat and chunks of vegetables that always seem to end up either burnt or undercooked. For our beef, we chose tenderloin, which chars beautifully and stays tender during cooking. The vegetables are cut small enough to cook through without burning or falling apart and the tangy marinade brings everything together.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 15

Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
4 scallions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons Dijon
2 large cloves garlic, finely grated
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
1 pound beef tenderloin, cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch pieces (about 20 pieces)
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 16 pieces)
1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 16 pieces)
2 medium red onions, root left intact, cut into 16 wedges
1 large zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds (about 16 pieces)

Steps:

  • Soak the skewers in water for at least 15 minutes and up to overnight. Pat them dry and spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Whisk the vinegar, scallions, Dijon, garlic, sugar, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl or large liquid measuring cup. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until emulsified.
  • Put the beef pieces, bell peppers, onions and zucchini in a large resealable plastic bag. Reserve 1/4 cup marinade and pour the rest into the bag and seal. Toss the bag so the meat and vegetables are well coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours and up to overnight.
  • Prepare a grill for medium-high heat.
  • Thread the meat and vegetables onto a skewer in the following order: beef, zucchini, red pepper, yellow pepper and onion. Repeat the threading three more times, ending with a piece of beef (there should be 5 pieces of beef and 4 pieces of each vegetable on the skewer). Repeat with the remaining skewers and ingredients.
  • Sprinkle the kebabs with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Grill at an angle, uncovered, until deep char marks form and the vegetables start to soften, 5 to 6 minutes. Flip the skewers and continue cooking until the beef has reached an internal temperature of 125 degrees F when measured with an instant-read thermometer, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the grill and brush the kebabs with the reserved 1/4 cup marinade. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

BUILD-YOUR-OWN SHISH KABOBS



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Assemble this Build-Your-Own Shish Kebabs recipe from Food Network by skewering marinated chicken, steak, shrimp and veggies before grilling.

Provided by Bob Blumer - Host of Surreal Gourmet and Glutton for Punishment

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 38

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, stemmed
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 orange, zested, then juiced, remainder discarded
1 lemon, zested, then juiced, remainder discarded
1 lime, zested, then juiced, remainder discarded
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh tarragon leaves
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 shallots, minced
1 bay leaf (fresh or dried)
2 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 pound (16 to 20 count) shrimp, shelled and deveined
Bell peppers
Onions
Cherry tomatoes
Mushrooms
Italian squash
Baby potatoes, boiled until cooked through
Corn on the cob, husked and sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for 1 hour to retard charring.
  • Whisk together all of the Dijon-rosemary steak ingredients (except the steak) in a bowl. Toss the steak in the mixture until evenly coated. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • Whisk together all of the citrus-tarragon chicken ingredients (except the chicken) in a bowl. Toss the chicken in the mixture until evenly coated. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • Whisk together all of the lemon garlic shrimp ingredients (except the shrimp) in a bowl. Toss the shrimp in the mixture until evenly coated. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • Cut vegetables into bite-size pieces.
  • Puree balsamic basting vinaigrette ingredients in a blender for 30 seconds.
  • Place meats, shrimp, and veggies in individual bowls and set out buffet style. Instruct your guests to skewer their own kabobs and baste veggies with balsamic vinaigrette.
  • Grill kabobs directly over heat source for about 10 to 15 minutes, turning 1/4 rotation every 2 to 3 minutes, or until the meat and/or fish is cooked throughout.

OKARA SHISH KABOBS



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Number Of Ingredients 6

8 pearl onions
1/2 medium green bell pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1/2 medium red bell pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 (9-ounce) package Morningstar Farms® Poultry Okara Pattie soy protein, thawed
1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce

Steps:

  • 1. In small saucepan cook onions in small amount of boiling water for 3 minutes. Add pepper pieces. Simmer for 2 minutes more. Drain.2. Cut each patty into 6 pieces. On 4 long skewers alternately thread onions, pepper pieces, patty pieces and pineapple. Grill over medium heat for 5 minutes or until heated through, brushing frequently with teriyaki sauce and turning occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

TERIYAKI SHISH KABOBS



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When I was a teenager, my father worked for an airline, and my family lived on the island of Guam in the South Pacific. A friend of my mother gave her this tangy-sweet recipe, and we enjoyed it often. Now I make it for my family, and they're big fans as well. -Suzanne Pelegrin, Ocala, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup sugar
1 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 cup ketchup
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 pounds beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
2 to 3 small zucchini, cut into 1-inch slices
1/2 pound medium fresh mushrooms
1 large green or sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups cubed fresh pineapple

Steps:

  • For marinade, mix first five ingredients. Place beef and half of the marinade in a large resealable plastic bag; seal bag and turn to coat. Cover and reserve remaining marinade. Refrigerate beef and marinade overnight., On metal or soaked wooden skewers, thread vegetables and, on separate skewers, thread beef with pineapple. Discard remaining marinade in bag. Grill, covered, over medium heat until vegetables are tender and beef reaches desired doneness, 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally., In a small saucepan, bring reserved marinade to a boil, stirring occasionally; cook 1 minute. Remove vegetables, pineapple and beef from skewers before serving. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 1203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose firm and fresh okara: The fresher the okara, the better the kebabs will turn out. Look for okara that is firm and has a slightly sweet smell.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables in your kebabs. Some good options include bell peppers, onions, zucchini, mushrooms, and tomatoes.
  • Season the okara well: Okara has a mild flavor, so it's important to season it well. Use a combination of herbs, spices, and sauces to create a flavorful kebab.
  • Cook the kebabs over medium heat: Cooking the kebabs over medium heat will help to prevent them from drying out.
  • Serve the kebabs with your favorite dipping sauce: Okara kebabs are delicious served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, or barbecue sauce.

Conclusion:

Okara is a versatile ingredient that can be used to make a variety of delicious dishes. Okara shish kebabs are a healthy and flavorful option that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little creativity, you can create your own unique okara kebab recipe that will be sure to impress your friends and family.

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