Cumin Lamb Skewers
Tender lamb chunks marinated in warm spices and grilled on skewers with a fragrant cumin-coriander crust. A classic Chinese street food that's smoky, aromatic, and perfectly charred.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. Cut lamb shoulder into 1-inch cubes, removing excess fat.
Step 2
In a bowl, whisk together ground cumin, coriander, Sichuan pepper, minced garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar.
Step 3
Add lamb cubes to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes (or up to 4 hours).
Step 4
Preheat grill or grill pan to high heat (450°F). Thread marinated lamb cubes onto skewers, leaving a small gap between pieces.
Step 5
Place skewers on the hot grill. Cook for 10-12 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes, until lamb is charred on the outside and cooked to medium-rare inside (160°F internal temperature).
Step 6
Remove skewers from heat. Sprinkle with toasted cumin seeds, sesame seeds, chili flakes, scallions, and cilantro while still hot.
Step 7
Serve immediately on a bed of scallions with lime wedges on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- wooden skewers
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- grill or 12-inch grill pan
- meat thermometer
- tongs
- cutting board
- sharp knife
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