The basics of kebab cooking (3)

I believe the answer is:

abc

'the basics' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'of kebab cooking' is the wordplay.
'of' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'ABC' is hidden within 'kebab cooking'.

(Other definitions for abc that I've seen before include "Manual" , "Alphabet" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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