Syria

Recipes

Shish Kabab

(Lahem Mishwi)

Description:

Fun dish for all times. Easy to prepare and quintessential Arabic, or should I say Turkish.

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients:

2 pounds Tender lamb (best from the leg)

1/2 c. olive oil

6 cloves garlic, crushed

1 teaspoon of mixed spices

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon of salt

6 small onions, peeled and cut into quarters

2 green peppers, cut into 1 inch pieces

Instructions:

Cut the lamb into 1 inch cubes. In a medium bowl combine the meat, olive oil, garlic, spices, salt and pepper. Refrigerate 3-4 hours. Remove from refrigerator . 1 hour prior to cooking. On skewers thread alternately meat, green pepper and onion. Cook on hot grill or under the hot broiler. Bast occasionally with the remaining garlic mixture.

Best way to eat: Serve wrapped in fresh pita bread . Some serve it with tahini sauce.