Uighur Lamb Kebabs Recipe

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   Cut the lamb into small pieces, approximately 1 inch square, leaving on a little fat.

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   Set aside.

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   Process the onion to a paste in a food processor.

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   Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in the remaining marinade ingredients.

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   Add the lamb pieces and stir so they are all coated with marinade.

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   Cover and let sit for 2 hours in the refrigerator.

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   Prepare a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill or preheat a gas grill.

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   If using bamboo skewers, soak 8 skewers in water for 30 minutes.

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   Thread the pieces of meat onto 8 bamboo or metal skewers (the latter are used in the photograph).

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    Dont crowd them; the pieces of meat should barely touch one another.

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    Place the skewers on the hot grill, about 4 to 5 inches from the coals.

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    Grill for 2 minutes on the first side, then turn.

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    Cook for 7 to 8 minutes more, turning periodically to ensure good color and even cooking.

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    Cooking times will vary somewhat depending on whether you use bamboo or metal skewers and on the heat of your grill, and whether you wish to leave the lamb pink in the middle or to cook it right through.

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    Serve on the skewers, on a platter.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.