LAMB KEBABS WITH YOGURT-CILANTRO SAUCE

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Finely ground lamb is pressed flat onto skewers, grilled, and served with a tangy, herb-packed yogurt sauce in Martha's version of the Saudi Arabian dish mabshur.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Yield Makes 4 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grill and sauce
1 small onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/3 cup whole milk
4 slices white bread, crusts removed, and torn into 1/4-inch pieces (3/4 cup)
1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped, plus 1/2 cup finely chopped for sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
1/2 cup fresh cilantro or mint leaves, finely chopped
Zest of 1 lemon, plus juice of 1/2 lemon
Kosher salt
Extra-virgin olive oil
Pinch of cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Make the kebabs: In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and cook until very soft and translucent, about 6 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, and coriander and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; let cool.
  • In a small bowl, pour milk over bread and let soak 5 minutes. In a large bowl, combine lamb, feta, cilantro, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, egg, cooked onion mixture, and bread mixture. Use your hands to mix gently until combined (do not overmix). Refrigerate until chilled.
  • Divide meat mixture into 4 equal portions, then form each portion around a 3/4-inch-wide flat metal skewer, leaving about 1 1/2 inches at each end. Transfer kebabs to a baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until chilled or up to overnight.
  • Preheat grill for direct-heat cooking (or a grill pan over medium-high). Brush grates with oil. Grill kebabs, turning as needed, until cooked through and charred in spots, and a thermometer inserted into the center reaches 140 degrees (medium-rare), 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Make the sauce: Combine yogurt, cilantro, and lemon zest and juice in a small bowl. Season with salt; drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with cayenne before serving.

Victoria Silkwood
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Overall, these lamb kebabs are a good recipe. They're easy to make and they taste great. I would definitely recommend them.


Blessing Ngozi
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These kebabs are a bit bland for my taste. I think they need more seasoning.


Ahmad Mustafa
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my kebabs were dry and overcooked. The yogurt-cilantro sauce helped a bit, but it wasn't enough to save the dish.


Ruman Rehan
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These kebabs are a great way to enjoy lamb. The meat is cooked perfectly and the yogurt-cilantro sauce is a delicious addition.


talib lashari
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I love the combination of flavors in these kebabs. The lamb is savory and the yogurt-cilantro sauce is refreshing.


Shadley Jacobs
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These kebabs are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. The lamb is incredibly flavorful and the yogurt-cilantro sauce is a great complement.


Uthuman Mubaraka
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I've made these kebabs several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the yogurt-cilantro sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


FireArms Channel
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These lamb kebabs are a great recipe for beginners. They're easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Md rokhmotali Hossain
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I made these kebabs for a picnic and they were a big hit. Everyone loved the tender lamb and the creamy yogurt sauce.


owais siddqui
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These kebabs were a great way to use up some leftover lamb. They were quick and easy to make, and they tasted delicious.


Richard Richmond
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed these kebabs. The meat was flavorful and well-seasoned.


Modou sarr
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The lamb kebabs were a bit dry for my taste, but the yogurt-cilantro sauce helped to balance it out.


Trae Dawson
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I love how easy these kebabs are to make. I can have them on the table in under 30 minutes.


Md Soboj
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These lamb kebabs were a hit at my last dinner party! The meat was tender and juicy, and the yogurt-cilantro sauce was the perfect complement.