Lamb Kebabs
Kebab (kabab, kabob) originated in Persia, and may have evolved due to the scarcity of wood for fires. The traditional Arab story says that medieval Persian soldiers used their swords to grill their meat over open fires.
Kebabs
1 t garlic, crushed ½ t ground cumin
2 t fresh ginger, chopped fine ½ t ground coriander
2 T lemon juice 1/8 t ground cayenne
¼ C peanut or vegetable oil 2 T onion, grated
½ t ground turmeric
Kebabs
1 kg (2 lb) lean lamb, cut in cubes 2 med bell peppers, chunked
2 med onions, quartered 2 med tomatoes, quartered
Preheat the broiler or light the barbecue (preferred).
Divide the meat and vegetables evenly into 4 parts and skewer the pieces, alternating meat and vegetables, on 4 skewers. Place the skewers 10-12 cm (4-5”) from the flame. Grill, turning to cook evenly, for about 10 minutes.
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We always have these kebabs at our Friday barbecues. The marinade gives a beautiful savory flavor to the lamb. Just wrap a pita around the kebabs, grip firmly and slide them off the skewer for an instant sandwich that will have you coming back for more, more, more! This recipe works equally well for beef kebabs. See that comment button up there? Click it and tell me something!
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Here are a few pictures we made last Friday.
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- Lamb Kebabs
These look fabulous – you had me at kebab
Friday is my favorite day of the week because I know that I’m going to have kebab.
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oh my! that recipe just makes my mouth water.
Nutschell
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It’s Friday. Weekend is here. Get grilling, you’ll love ‘em!
I think I need to try that recipe. It looks fabulous!
It is fabulous! The meat is so soft and moist and the veggies are out of this world! Give it a try and tell me about it!
we love kebabs at our house. well not technically our house, cuz when we eat them we are at a restaurant that brings nothing but meat skewered on ginormous sticks. Who doesn tlove kebabs served by men in chaps?
“…served by men in chaps?” Oh, my. Tell me where, and I’m off!
I need another bib! Do you write cook books? If not, you should!
ASHE’
Thanks for the compliment, Ashe’! I haven’t written one, but I’ve been putting one together for the last few months. Hope to publish this year.