Skewer

Prepared Food AddinsNeutralSmokyGrilledCharred

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 0
Protein (g): 0
Fat (g): 0
Carbs (g): 0
Fiber (g): —
Sodium (mg): —

Non-edible kitchen implement; nutritional values not applicable.

Storage

Room temp: up to 3650 days
Refrigerated: up to 0 days
Frozen: up to 0 days

A skewer is a slender rod, typically bamboo or metal, with a pointed tip and a straight shaft. It threads pieces of food to keep them aligned during cooking; bamboo versions can resist scorching when soaked, while metal ones are reusable and conduct heat. Common uses include grilling kebabs, satay, and yakitori, and they’re sold in lengths from 6 to 12 inches, round or flat; expect a satisfying sizzle as skewered meat hits a hot grate.

Skewering has roots across the Middle East and Mediterranean and appears widely in Japanese, Turkish, and Southeast Asian cuisines. Modern bamboo skewers are machine-cut and polished from dried bamboo culms, while metal skewers are formed from stainless or carbon steel and distributed globally.