Tamarind Honey Lamb Kabobs Food

LAMB KABOB WITH MINT PESTO

Steps:

• In a non-reactive bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, onion, mint, parsley, rosemary, and oregano. Add the lamb and toss to coat well. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
• Preheat the grill or a grill pan on high.
• On each skewer, thread a tomato, meat, onion, pepper, meat and mushroom. Repeat until you have 16 prepared skewers. Season the skewers with salt and pepper. Grill to desired doneness, about 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium to medium-rare. Serve with the Mint Pesto.
• Combine all of the ingredients except for the oil in the blender. Pulse until well pureed. With the blender running on low, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Taste, and adjust seasonings.

LAMB SHISH KABOBS

Steps:

• Mix together a marinade of lemon, oil, oregano, and garlic. Add meat and let marinate for 2 to 3 hours in the refrigerator. Remove meat from the marinade and thread on skewers. Place on a hot grill, turning a few times, for 10 to 15 minutes.

LAMB KABOBS

Steps:

• Cut the lamb in 1 1/2-inch cubes. You should have about 40 cubes. Combine the garlic, rosemary, thyme, olive oil, red wine, vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of salt in a medium bowl. Add the lamb cubes, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight or for up to 2 days. Toss occasionally.
• Heat a charcoal grill with coals. Spread the coals in 1 tight layer on the grill.
• Cut the red onions in quarters and separate each quarter into 3 or 4 sections. Loosely thread 3 or 4 pieces of lamb alternately with sections of onion on skewers. Sprinkle both sides of the lamb with salt and pepper. Next place 4 or 5 cherry tomatoes on skewers, threading them through the stem of the tomato. Rub the tomatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. First, place the lamb skewers on the hot grill and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, turning 2 or 3 times, until the lamb is medium rare. Approximately 5 minutes before the lamb is done, place the tomato skewers on the grill, turning once, until seared on the outside but still firm inside.
• For the sauce, bring the chicken stock, olive oil, and lemon juice to a boil in a medium pot. Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, until reduced in half. Add the rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and the pepper. Serve the sauce on the side.

HERBED LAMB KABOBS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients. Pour 1 cup into a shallow dish; add lamb and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate for 6-8 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting. , Drain and discard marinade. On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread lamb and vegetables. Grill, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 8-10 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness(for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), basting frequently with reserved marinade.

LAMB KABOB MARINADE

Steps:

• Blend onion, vegetable oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, paprika, salt, cumin, and Worcestershire sauce together in a blender until smooth and creamy to form the marinade.
• Place lamb cubes in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade into the bag, making sure to cover each piece. Refrigerate 4 hours to overnight.

LAMB KEBABS WITH TAMARIND SAUCE

Steps:

• *Cook's Note: Reserve the inner core of the red onion for the Black Eyed Peas and Rice recipe
• For the tamarind sauce: Put the coriander seeds and cinnamon stick into a saucepan and toast over medium heat for 1 minute. Stir in the tamarind, coconut milk, grapefruit juice, water, sugar, ginger, salt, and pepper to taste, breaking up the tamarind with a spoon. Bring the ingredients to a boil, and then reduce the mixture to a simmer. Cook until the sauce has thickened, about 15 to 20 minutes. Strain the sauce into a bowl, and adjust the seasonings with salt, and black pepper, to taste.
• For the marinade: Combine the shallot, ginger, garlic, oil, and black pepper in a bowl, and mix.
• Add the lamb pieces to the mixture and toss to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes and a maximum of 24 hours.
• For the kebabs: Preheat a grill to medium-high and lightly oil the grates.
• Assemble the kebabs by threading 1 piece of red onion onto a wooden skewer that has been soaked in water, followed by 1 piece of lamb through the same skewer, so the meat is resting on the red onion. Skewer the mint stems and leaves, wrapping them around the red onion and the lamb. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
• Grill the kebabs until the lamb is medium-rare, approximately 10 to 12 minutes, turning frequently.
• Transfer the kebabs to a serving platter and serve with the Tamarind Sauce and the Black Eyed Peas and Rice.
• *Can be found at specialty Asian markets .
• Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic to the pan and cook until the onion is translucent. Season the mixture with salt, and pepper, to taste. Add the rice, stirring to coat the grains in the oil. Pour in the water, and stir to separate the rice. Bring the ingredients to a boil, and at this point, reduce the heat to a simmer, and place a lid over the pot. Cook the rice until tender, about 15 minutes.
• Add the black eyed peas to the pot 5 minutes before the end of the cooking process.
• Transfer the finished dish to a bowl, let it cool slightly, and garnish with the mint.

LAMB KABOBS

Steps:

• Whisk together lemon juice, red wine, onion, garlic, herbs and seasonings. Place lamb and mushrooms in marinade and put in refrigerator for 6 hours. Thread ingredients onto skewers alternating lamb, mushrooms, peppers, and tomatoes using 2 pieces of each. Place on grill brushing with marinade and cook until medium rare turning occasionally, about 6 to

SPICY LAMB KABOBS

Steps:

• Peel cucumber and remove seeds. Place cucumber in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. Remove half of cucumber; set aside. Process remaining cucumber until pureed. Combine pureed cucumber and reserved cucumber; stir in the sour cream, lemon juice and seasonings. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour., In a small bowl, combine the first 7 kabob ingredients. Pour 1-1/2 cups marinade into a shallow dish; add the lamb and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting., Drain and discard marinade. On 8 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread lamb, pineapple and tomatoes., In a large bowl, combine the lettuces, onions, tomato, sprouts, grapes and walnuts; sprinkle with cheese. Set aside., Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until lamb reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), basting frequently with reserved marinade., Beat butter and honey until blended; brush over pitas. Serve with kabobs, salad and sauce.

BARBECUED LAMB KABOBS

Steps:

• Combine marinade ingredients in shallow dish; add lamb and marinate overnight or at least 5 hours, turning lamb occasionally. , Drain and discard marinade. Thread lamb on skewers; broil or grill on medium-hot grill for 7-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). , For the dipping sauce, in a blender, add all the sauce ingredients. Cover and process on high until smooth. Serve with lamb.

LEBANESE LAMB KEFTA (LAMB KABOBS)

Steps:

• Combine onion, bread crumbs, garlic, parsley, mint, salt, 7 spice blend and egg in a bowl. Add lamb and mix well.
• Divide the mixture into 8 portions. Shape each portion around a skewer, forming a log that is about 2 inched wide and 6 inches long. Slightly flatten it so that the center will cook well.
• Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Spray with nonstick cooking spray and grill skewers for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until cooked to desired doneness. Serve immediately with pita bread, hummus and tabuleh.
• *For the Lebanese 7 spice blend: mix equal parts of allspice, black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, fenugreek and ground dry ginger. Mix well and store in an air tight container.

MOROCCAN LAMB KABOBS

Steps:

• Soak 1 package wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
• Combine all spices and seasonings in a small bowl.
• Place lamb cubes in a shallow baking dish or large bowl.
• Rub spice mixture into lamb with hands. Thread lamb cubes onto skewers, about 3 per skewer.
• Preheat a grill or grill pan to high heat. Grill kabobs for 3 minutes per side, or until cooked to desired doneness. Transfer to a serving platter and serve with Mint-Parsley Yogurt Sauce for dipping.
• Sauce:.
• Stir together the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and garlic in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the chopped fresh herbs and gently stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Yield: about 1 1/4 cups.

MINT CHUTNEY LAMB KABOBS

Steps:

• Blend all ingredients except meat and sour cream in blender until smooth. Reserve 1/4 cup dressing mixture. Pour remaining dressing mixture over meat in shallow glass dish; toss to coat. Refrigerate 15 min. Meanwhile, mix reserved dressing mixture with sour cream. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Heat grill to medium-high heat. Remove meat from dressing mixture; discard mixture. Thread meat onto 4 skewers.
• Grill 16 to 18 min. or until meat is done, turning occasionally. Serve with sour cream sauce.

TURKISH MARINADE (BEEF & LAMB KABOBS)

Steps:

• Add all except the olive oil to a food processor or blender. Blend on high and slowly drizzle in the olive oil to create an emulsion. Marinate your favorite Meat and enjoy.

MUSTARD AND ROSEMARY LAMB KABOBS

Steps:

• Combine mustard, vinegar, garlic, rosemary and olive oil in a food processor and mix well.
• Place lamb in a resealable plastic bag and add marinade.
• Marinate at least 6 hours, but overnight is better.
• Remove meat from marinade and season with salt and pepper.
• Thread meat onto skewers.
• Brush grilling rack on BBQ with vegetable oil.
• Grill kebabs over medium high heat for about 10 minutes until brown on outside and pink in the middle, turning and basting with lemon juice.
• Remove from grill and cover with foil for a few minutes before serving.

TAMARIND HONEY LAMB KABOBS

Steps:

• mix the first 5 ingredients together in a large measuring cup.
• pour half the mixture into a large bowl, add lamb, marinate for 1/2 hour, or more if desired.
• thread lamb on skewers, broil for 3-5 minutes per side, brushing with honey sauce until desired doneness.
• you can also grill these outdoors.