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Alexander Dumas's Georgian -Style Lamb Kebabs

Here's how you make Alexander Dumas's Georgian -Style Lamb Kebabs
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 70m
  • Cook: 15m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried mint
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (or dried marigold - optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless lamb (cut into 1-inch cubes)
  • 1 (8 ounce) yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for basting)
  • 2 tablespoons ground sumac (for serving - optional)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Combine coriander, dill, basil, mint, turmeric (or marigold), salt and pepper in a large bowl.

  • Step 2: Add lamb and toss thoroughly to coat.

  • Step 3: Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

  • Step 4: Add onion and vinegar.

  • Step 5: Toss thoroughly to coat.

  • Step 6: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes more, or up to 8 hours.

  • Step 7: Preheat grill.

  • Step 8: Thread lamb onto skewers. Dumas says that if you don't have skewers you can use the cleaning-rod of your rifle. (!)

  • Step 9: Oil grill grate.

  • Step 10: Arrange skewers on grill.

  • Step 11: Cook, turning with tongs, until browned and cooked to taste, 8-12 minutes for well done, brushing with oil several times.

  • Step 12: Sprinkle with sumac if desired.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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