Çişlik

Turkmen çişlik, like kebab, consists of skewered chunks of meat, mainly lamb, barbecued over an open fire constructed of desert wood saxahual, a tree-like shrub native to Turkmenistan's Karakum Desert.

It's a meal that was popular in the former Soviet Union and is still popular now.

The secret ingredient in Turkmen çişlik/kebab, desert wood saxahual, is what makes it so unique. The fragrance of the fire pervades the meat, which is cooked over it, allowing the flesh to acquire the roasted flavor of the wood. çişlik is a popular grilled meat on Turkmen tables, therefore if you're seeking for a different grilled experience, try çişlik!