Mongolian Lamb Skewers - A takeaway classic in finger form

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Marinating time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    20 skewers

  • Calories

    28 kcal

  • Course

    Snacks

  • Cuisine

    Chinese

Mongolian Lamb Skewers - A takeaway classic in finger form

These Mongolian Lamb Skewers transform a take away classic into a fun and delicious party dish. Sweet, salty and packed with flavour these grilled lamb skewers are sure to be a hit!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 20 mini skewers soaked in water
  • ½ lb lamb loin (or leg steaks)

Marinade ingredients

  • 2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoon dark brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

For the glaze

  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey

To serve

  • 1 lime cut into small wedges

Instructions

  1. Cut the lamb into bite size chunks and set to one side.
  2. Mix the marinade ingredients together until the sugar has dissolved.
  3. Add the lamb, then  cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
  4. Remove the lamb from the marinade and thread each cube onto a skewer.
  5. Mix the oyster sauce and honey together and lightly coat the lamb skewers with the glaze.

To cook on the grill

  1. Heat the grill up with a high heat and then grill the lamb kebabs for 2 minutes on each side until charred and golden but still medium rare in the middle.  (Or cook for longer if you do not like pink meat)

To cook under the broiler.

  1. Pre-heat the broiler on high.
  2. Line a baking sheet with tin foil and place a wire rack on top.
  3. Adjust the broiler/oven rack so it is 3" from the heat source.
  4. Broil the skewers for 3 minutes then turn and broil for 2 further minutes.
  5. To serve.
  6. Pile them high and serve with lime wedges and dipping sauce of your choice.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 28kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 2g (4%) Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 133mg (6%) Potassium 36mg (1%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 3mg (0%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20skewers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 28 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 28kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 2g 4%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 133mg 6%
Potassium 36mg 1%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 3mg 0%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

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

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