Lamb Skewers With Spicy Yogurt Dressing

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 medium onions, finely diced
• 1 lb ground lamb
• 2 scallions, minced (white part only)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh mint, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
• 2 cups plain yogurt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
• salt and pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 the day before serving, heat the olive oil in a sauté pan over low heat. add the onions and cook slowly until translucent, about 30 minutes. drain any excess oil.
• 2 break the ground lamb up into a bowl. add the onions, scallions, garlic, mint, salt, and pepper. mix well. cover and refrigerate overnight.
• 3 when ready to serve, soak 16 six-inch wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. (this helps prevent the skewers from burning on the grill.) preheat a grill (high heat).
• 4 divide the lamb mixture into 16 equal pieces. shape each piece into a 1-inch diameter log, approximately 3-inches long. thread each piece lengthwise a skewer.
• 5 grill lamb to medium rare, turning once, about 5 minutes. serve with spicy yogurt dressing.
• 6 to make the dressing: mix the yogurt, cayenne, and mint in a small bowl. season to taste with salt and pepper. serve at room temperature with the lamb skewers.