SPICY CHINESE CUMIN LAMB SKEWERS

Spicy Chinese Cumin Lamb Skewers image

While kebabs are cooked all over the world, this version is traditional Chinese street fare made with cumin and lamb. Enjoy it with cold beer as great way to start the evening. Serve hot.

Provided by Wayne He

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese

Time 26m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 pound lamb shoulder, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
10 skewers
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon salt

Steps:

Thread a portion of the lamb pieces onto a flat kebab skewer. Repeat with remaining lamb and skewers.
Preheat a grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
Place skewers on the grill. Cook, turning often and sprinkling with cumin, red pepper flakes, and salt, until nicely browned and meat is no longer pink in the center, about 6 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Cholesterol 23.2 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 714.9 mg, Sugar 0.2 g