Lamb Skewers Recipe
berbere spiced lamb skewers, whipped labneh, mint, sumac onions
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Ingredients
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Skewers
Whipped Labneh
Mint and Sumac Onions
Method
Preparing the Skewers
- 1
Marinate the Lamb
Cut the lamb shoulder into bite-sized cubes. In a large bowl, combine the lamb cubes with berbere spice mix, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the lamb evenly. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- 2
Skewer the Lamb
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. Thread the marinated lamb cubes onto the skewers, leaving a little space between each piece.
Making the Whipped Labneh
- 3
Prepare Labneh
In a mixing bowl, combine labneh, minced garlic clove, lemon juice, and salt. Whip together until smooth and creamy. Drizzle with olive oil before serving.
Preparing Mint and Sumac Onions
- 4
- 5
Add Mint
Just before serving, add chopped fresh mint leaves to the onion mixture and toss gently.
