[Erasmus]

Originally Posted by Llywarch Hen

I wonder if this is a version of the word that is usually written 'shashlyk' in Russia? Sort of Shish Kebabs with mutton traditionally [but any other meat is allowed, including sturgeon] that has been marinaded.
Very tasty, but most people make their own, which is often nicer than the stuff you can get from street traders.

It's not originally Russian, but comes from the Caucasus. In the old days, I suppose meat wasn't that easy to come by, and the Orthodox calendar of regular fasting played a role.

Shashlyk's okay to eat from traders, as you can usually see them cook it in front of you, and select the raw meat yourself. If you want something more risky, and aren't too aaverse to the sort of immigrant food with decidedly high feline and canine content, however, try the suspicious Shaurma [or Shaverma in some places] - near enough a Donner Kebab. I avoid it like the plague, but after a few... Well, you know what it's like!

Yep, it seems "shashlyk" is the correct word:

Shashlyk