Grilled Lamb Skewers (Yang Rou Chuan)

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    23 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    164 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Chinese

Grilled Lamb Skewers (Yang Rou Chuan)

Grilled Chinese lamb skewers, or yang rou chuan, are a tender, juicy street food dripping with sweet, spicy, and savory flavors.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless lamb shoulder cubed
  • olive oil

Yang Rou Chuan Spice Rub

  • 1 tbsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp black peppercorns
  • 2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tsp caraway seeds
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
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Instructions

  1. In a spice or coffee grinder coarsely grind cumin seeds, peppercorns, caraway seeds, red pepper flakes, sugar and salt until only a few whole spices remain. This will be a coarse spice rub.
  2. Clean and heat grill to 425°F, indirect heat (for a charcoal grill, bank coals on one side of grill; for a gas grill, leave one or two burners off on one side).
  3. In a bowl or plastic bag add cubed lamb and spice rub. Massage lamb, pressing spice blend onto the meat with your hands to coat.
  4. Thread lamb cubes onto 8-12 skewers, leaving a small gap between each piece of meat. Drizzle with olive oil.
  5. Grill lamb over direct heat, turning every minute or so, until browned and you see visible char marks, about 4 minutes. Move to cooler side of grill and continue to grill until lamb is cooked to desired doneness, about 4 minutes longer for medium-rare.
  6. Allow to rest for 5 minutes on platter before serving.

Notes

  • I serve these with steamed rice and Bok Choy Stir Fry or as pictured, warm Pita, Hummus and Tahini Yogurt Sauce for a Middle Eastern fusion twist.
  • I serve these with steamed rice and Bok Choy Stir Fry or as pictured, warm Pita, Hummus and Tahini Yogurt Sauce for a Middle Eastern fusion twist.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 164kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 69mg (23%) Sodium 384mg (16%) Potassium 382mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 325IU (7%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 42mg (4%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 164 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 164kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 384mg 16%
Potassium 382mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 325IU 7%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 42mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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