Chechen-style Lamb Skewers (Хьаламаш)
Хьаламаш (Chechen-style Lamb Skewers) is a traditional dish from Chechen cuisine, known for its rich flavors and tender meat. This recipe combines aromatic spices with succulent lamb, resulting in a mouthwatering dish that is perfect for grilling.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp coriander
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the chopped onion, minced garlic, paprika, cumin, coriander, black pepper, olive oil, and salt.
- Add the lamb cubes to the marinade and coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated lamb cubes onto the soaked wooden skewers.
- Grill the skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the lamb is cooked to your desired doneness.
- Remove from the grill and let the skewers rest for a few minutes before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Grilling
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 2g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Grill Grilling tongs Bowl for marinating
Tools
Wooden skewers Knife for chopping Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serve the lamb skewers with a side of grilled vegetables and a dollop of tzatziki sauce for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For extra flavor, you can add a squeeze of lemon juice over the grilled skewers before serving.
Cost
$20