Lamb Sukuti (crispy Smoked Lamb Marinated In Nepali Spices)

Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 2 hrs Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3 lbs boneless lamb, cut into thin 3 in long slices (buff or beef can also be used)
• 1/2 cup chopped shallot
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste
• 1 teaspoon garlic paste
• 1 tablespoon hot chili paste
• 1 teaspoon ground szechuan peppercorns (timur)
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 3 tablespoons molasses
• 2 tablespoons oil
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a blender, combine chopped onions, cumin, ginger, garlic, chili, timur, turmeric, molasses, honey, oil, salt and pepper into a smooth paste.
• 2 in a large bowl, combine lamb pieces with the spice mixture; mix well, cover and let marinate for at least two hours.
• 3 fire up a charcoal grill and place the marinated lamb slices on the grill, further away from direct fire.
• 4 allow smoking for about an hour, or until the slices are cooked and slightly crisp.
• 5 serve with rice pilaf and stir-fried vegetables, accompanied with mango chutney.