Ingredients
- Marinade
Instructions
- Soak 4 wooden skewers in water.
- In bowl of food processor combine all marinade ingredients except oil. Pulse several times. With processor running slowly add oil until incorporated.
- Place meat cubes on soaked skewers. Place skewers flat in a container and pour marinade over, turning skewers to cover all sides of the meat. Cover and refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes.
- Drain skewers from marinade. Grill on all sides until desired doneness.
- Meanwhile, prepare couscous: In a small saucepan sauté onion in butter on medium heat for about 2 minutes; add chicken broth or water and salt to taste if desired. Bring to a boil; stir in couscous.
- Cover and remove from the heat. Let rest 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon oil and fluff with fork or whisk.
- Serve with beef skewers.
Cooking with Red Wine Vinegar
Red wine vinegar offers a full-bodied punch of tangy fruit wherever you need it. It is sharp in all the right ways.
How Does Red Wine Vinegar Work?
Red wine vinegar is made from oxidized wine, in this case red wine, and serves as the antithesis to white wine vinegar's yang. Aside from the tasting notes from their respective wine varietals, the most noticeable distinction between them is color: red wine vinegar gives anything it is added to a subdued reddish color.
Replacements for Red Wine Vinegar
In a pinch, you can replace red wine vinegar with a variety of vinegars, particularly ones that are also created from wine, such as sherry vinegar, white wine vinegar, or champagne vinegar. Apple cider vinegar functions effectively as a substitute despite having a tarter, fruitier flavor profile. Depending on what you're using it for, balsamic vinegar might also be effective, though classic balsamic vinegars might be excessively strong and overbearing.
Red wine vinegar can be used in the same situations as distilled white vinegar or Asian rice vinegar would be appropriate.
Storing Red Wine Vinegar
Red wine vinegar's shelf life can be extended by several months by storing it in the refrigerator rather than a cabinet. Red wine vinegar should be stored unopened in a cold, dark location out of the sun.
Want to explore cooking with other wines? White wine is delicious with shellfish like in this Seafood Risotto Recipe.
Using Oregano in Cooking
When used fresh or dried, oregano's strong and woody flavor enhances a variety of recipes, especially those that include meat and fresh vegetables. Traditional Greek and Italian dishes go well with it, but that doesn't mean you have to stop there! Oregano can be used in the kitchen in a variety of ways, including baking, cooking, soups, salads, dressings, and even oils. The simplest method to use oregano is to simply sprinkle it on whatever you're cooking, but you can also follow a few tips and recipes to enhance the flavor of both your food and this delightful herb! Try sprinkling some Oregano on our One-Pot Chicken and Orzo Recipe.
More Couscous Recipes
If you're looking for more couscous recipes, try making an Israeli couscous recipe.
