Recipe: Lamb Kebabs and Tabbouleh [edit]

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Yield: 4 servings

[edit] Ingredients

750

grams lean lamb, (fillet or leg)

1

finely chopped onion

1

tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, (or 1 tsp dried)

2

tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2

tablespoons lemon juice

Grated rind of lemon, (optional)

1

tablespoon natural yoghurt, (plain)

½

teaspoon paprika

1

teaspoon ground cumin

1

cloves garlic, finely chopped (1 to 2)

Mixed vegetables of choice, (zucchini slices, cherry tomatoes, baby squash)

1

cup prepared burghul, soaked for 10 minutes in water

1

cup finely chopped parsley

½

cup finely chopped mint

2

tablespoons finely chopped tomato flesh

1

small Spanish onion, finely chopped

2

tablespoons finely chopped, peeled cucumber

2

or so Tbsp lemon juice, (adjust to taste)

2

tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

[edit] Preparation

Step 1

Cut meat into 2.5 cm cubes.

Step 2

Toss with onion and rosemary.

Step 3

In a small bowl mix oil, lemon juice, lemon rind (if using), yoghurt, paprika, cumin and garlic. Stir into lamb. Cover and refrigerate at least four hours, preferably overnight.

Step 4

Drain burghul.

Step 5

Mix with other ingredients. Chill until needed.

Step 6

Thread lamb pieces onto skewers - which have been soaked in water to prevent them burning - alternating with vegetables.

Step 7

Baste with marinade and grill or barbecue - taking care not to overcook the meat.

Step 8

Serve with Tabbouleh salad and flat pitta bread.

Step 9

Serve with Hazelnut Cream Dressing.

Step 10

Leftover potential: Poor.

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