Tonight's dinner

Turkmen Lamb Shashlik with Tomato Salad

Charred lamb, crunchy tomato salad and flatbread make a simple Central Asian grill-style dinner.

  • 45 min
  • Serves 4
  • Lamb

Turkmen Lamb Shashlik with Tomato Salad, finished dish

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb boneless lamb leg, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 small onion, grated
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 3 tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 1 English cucumber, sliced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro and parsley
  • 4 flatbreads, warmed
  • Black pepper

Steps

  1. Toss lamb with grated onion, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon oil, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper; marinate 15 minutes.
  2. Thread lamb onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high.
  3. Grill lamb, turning often, until charred at the edges and it reaches 145°F for medium with a 3-minute rest, 8 to 10 minutes.
  4. Toss tomatoes, cucumber, red onion and herbs with remaining olive oil, salt and pepper.
  5. Rest lamb, then slide it off the skewers onto a serving platter.
  6. Serve lamb with tomato salad and warm flatbread.

Allergen note: Contains wheat if served with standard flatbread.

Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.

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