MOROCCAN SHISH KEBAB

MOROCCAN SHISH KEBAB image

Categories Beef Side

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (8 oz.) container plain yogurt
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. olive oil
1 large onion, minced
1/2 c. chopped mint leaves
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh
coriander or parsley
salt and pepper to taste
hot cooked rice
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 lb. boned leg of lamb or beef sirloin, cut into cubes
18 cherry tomatoes
2 green peppers, cut into chunks
18 small white onions, peeled
18 medium mushrooms

Steps:

Combine yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, onion, mint, coriander, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper in large bowl. Add meat to marinade; refrigerate 4 to 5 hours for lamb, overnight for beef. Remove from refrigerator 2 hours before cooking. Just before cooking, arrange meat on skewers alternately with tomatoes, green peppers, onions and mushrooms. Place on grill 3 inches above coals, which should be red hot but not flaming. Cook 5 minutes on each side, turning skewers to brown meat evenly. Serve with rice.