Grilled Lamb Skewers with Herbed Rice
A delightful starter combining tender grilled lamb skewers served over fragrant herbed rice, bringing a historical twist to a modern dinner table.
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Instructions
- In a bowl, combine lamb cubes, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- While the lamb marinates, rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Add the rinsed rice, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 15 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in the chopped parsley and lemon juice.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread the marinated lamb onto skewers.
- Grill the skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the lamb is cooked to your desired doneness.
- Serve the grilled lamb skewers over the herbed rice, garnished with additional parsley if desired.