A Taste of Middle East with Lamb Kebabs & Garlic Bread

Lamb kebabs are a wonderful delicacy bursting with great flavours and tenderness. The marinade alone is full of ingredients that give the lamb all the juiciness a kebab needs and with crunchy garlic bread to compliment the kebabs and make it a full meal.

Lamb kebabs Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil • 1/4 cup whole milk plain yoghurt • 2 tablespoons vinegar • 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning the meat • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning the meat • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin • 1 1/2 pounds leg of lamb meat, trimmed of fat, tendons, and gristle and cut into 1-inch pieces • 8 to 10 (10-inch) wooden or metal skewers

Directions

- Place all ingredients except the lamb pieces in a large bowl and whisk to combine. Add lamb and mix until thoroughly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or up to 24 hours depending on the time you have on your hands.

- Remove lamb from refrigerator and allow to it sit room temperature for about 30 minutes. If using wooden skewers, soak in water at least 30 minutes before using.

- Heat the grill or seasoned grill pan to medium heat. Meanwhile, thread each skewer with 5 to 6 pieces of lamb, separating pieces by about 1 inch. Season lamb skewers with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Coat the grill with a thin layer of oil, and grill the lamb for about 10 to 15 minutes while turning so as the lamb can cook evenly. Remove from the grill when fully done and serve.