Uzbekistan Street Food Style Lamb Kebabs

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork is often less expensive.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice adds acidity with fewer calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier, while sunflower oil is commonly available.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more shelf-stable and often cheaper.

Cut lamb into cubes and place in a bowl.

Slice onions and bell peppers, add to the bowl with lamb.

Chop tomatoes and garlic, then add to the mixture.

Sprinkle cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper over the ingredients.

Pour vinegar and vegetable oil into the bowl, mixing well.

Marinate the mixture for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

Soak skewers in water if using wooden ones for 30 minutes.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Thread the marinated lamb, onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes onto skewers.

Place skewers on the grill and cook for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally.

Remove from grill when lamb is cooked to desired doneness, until slightly charred.

Serve hot with lemon wedges and fresh herbs.

Cooking Techniques

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