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Middle Eastern Lamb Kebabs (Kabobs)
Juicy spiced lamb is one of the Middle East's most delicious exports. Learn how SIMPLE these tasty skewers are to create yourself at home.
Prep Time
1 d
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
1 d 12 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 450 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 1 kg (2.2lb) Lamb shoulder or Leg (cut into medium chunks)
- 2 tbsp melted ghee or butter (for basting) (optional)
Marinade
- 1 medium onion (peeled and chopped)
- 4 garlic cloves (peeled and chopped)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 cup Greek yoghurt (plain)
- 1 lemon (juice of)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Using a hand blender or food processor, blend all the marinade ingredients together to form a puree.
- Place the lamb cubes into a zip-lock plastic bag and then pour in the marinade. Seal the bag and toss the meat around to ensure it's all coated. Leave in the fridge for 24 hours. If you're in a hurry - 4 hours is the minimum I would leave it. If you haven't got 4 hours... make this when you HAVE got 4 hours. :)
- Once the meat has marinated, thread around 6 pieces of meat onto skewers (if you're using wooden skewers, you should soak these in water the same time you put the meat into marinade. it'll stop them disintegrating on the grill). I use metal skewers, they're much easier than wooden.
- Heat your BBQ grill until hot - you can use coals or gas BBQ - you'll get good results with both. Grill the meat for about 10-12 minuets, turning once or twice. I also like to brush a little ghee over them during cooking to keep them moist and to create a bit of smoke action for extra flavour - this is optional. You can also cook these under a hot oven grill for around the same time, turning occasionally.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
450kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
54g
(108%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
183mg
(61%)
Sodium
760mg
(32%)
Potassium
817mg
(23%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
29IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
84mg
(8%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 450
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 450kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 54g | 108% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 183mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 760mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 817mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 29IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.