How to Make Spicy Chinese Cumin Lamb Skewers - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spicy Chinese cumin lamb skewers are a popular street food in China, known for their bold flavors and satisfying spiciness. These skewers are a perfect blend of savory, spicy, and aromatic flavors that make for a delicious and memorable dining experience.

The key to making these skewers is the use of cumin, which imparts a warm, earthy flavor to the lamb. Combined with the heat from the red pepper flakes and the tanginess of the vinegar, these skewers are bursting with complex and satisfy...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lamb shoulder, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 10 skewers
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 mins
  • Total Time: 26 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 skewers

  • Thread a portion of the lamb pieces onto a flat kebab skewer. Repeat with remaining lamb and skewers.
  • Preheat a grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Place skewers on the grill. Cook, turning often and sprinkling with cumin, red pepper flakes, and salt, until nicely browned and meat is no longer pink in the center, about 6 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    77 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 23mg
    • Sodium: 715mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 20mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 110mg