Ghanaian Peanut And Spice Lamb Skewers (Yaazzi)

Name: Ghanaian Peanut And Spice Lamb Skewers (Yaazzi)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: SEASONING PASTE AND MEAT; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 piece fresh ginger (1 by 1 1/2 in.), peeled and chopped; 6 tablespoons peanut oil or olive oil; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon freshly ground pepper; 2 pounds boneless lamb shoulder or beef rib-eye (2 1/2 lbs. if it has a lot of fat), fat and silverskin trimmed, meat cut into 1-in. cubes; DRY RUB; 1 cup powdered peanut butter (or use almond meal and toast it)*; 2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons ground ginger; 1 tablespoon freshly ground pepper; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; SERVING; Smoked paprika; Fresh herb sprigs such as lemon thyme or Mexican oregano

Servings: persons

SEASONING PASTE AND MEAT
1 medium onion, chopped
1 piece fresh ginger (1 by 1 1/2 in.), peeled and chopped
6 tablespoons peanut oil or olive oil
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground pepper
2 pounds boneless lamb shoulder or beef rib-eye (2 1/2 lbs. if it has a lot of fat), fat and silverskin trimmed, meat cut into 1-in. cubes
DRY RUB
1 cup powdered peanut butter (or use almond meal and toast it)*
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons ground ginger
1 tablespoon freshly ground pepper
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
SERVING
Smoked paprika
Fresh herb sprigs such as lemon thyme or Mexican oregano

1
Make seasoning: In a blender, whirl onion, ginger, and oil until smooth. Add salt and pepper. Pour mixture into a resealable plastic bag and add meat. Seal bag, turn to coat meat, and chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
2
Make dry rub: Whisk all ingredients in a bowl and set aside. (Save 1 tsp. for Spiced Yogurt Sauce.)
3
About 1 hour before cooking, let meat come to room temperature. Soak 8 (12 in.) bamboo skewers in water at least 30 minutes, or use metal skewers. Thread about 6 chunks of meat (with seasoning paste) onto each skewer.
4
For charcoal, ignite a full chimney of half mesquite lump charcoal and half mesquite charcoal briquets on firegrate of a charcoal grill. When lit, 20 to 25 minutes, arrange coals in an even layer and set cooking grate in place (fire should be 400u00b0 to 450u00b0). For gas, heat a grill to medium (400u00b0).
5
Oil cooking grate, using a wad of oiled paper towels and tongs. Grill meat, covered and turning once, until medium-rare, 6 to 8 minutes total. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle meat heavily on all sides with dry rub (you may have some left over). Let meat rest 2 to 3 minutes.
6
Set skewers on a platter and drizzle with some yogurt sauce. Scatter with smoked paprika and herb sprigs. Serve more sauce on the side.
7
*In Ghana, cooks pound and then sift peanuts. Here, powdered peanut butter such as PB2 is widely available at well-stocked grocery stores. Find almond meal in the baking aisle; toast in a 350u00b0 oven until light golden, 12 minutes.

1178

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: SEASONING PASTE AND MEAT, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 piece fresh ginger (1 by 1 1/2 in.), peeled and chopped, 6 tablespoons peanut oil or olive oil, and more.

Yes, Ghanaian Peanut And Spice Lamb Skewers (Yaazzi) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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