Serves 6

INGREDIENTS

2 cloves garlic, chopped fine
½ cup red onion, chopped fine
2 pounds lamb, cubed
½ pound pork fat, cubed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground corriander
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
Garlicky Mint Yogurt (recipe follows)

DIRECTIONS

Mix the lamb, the fat and the garlic and onion in a large bowl very well, and refrigerate for about 2 hours. Add the spices and herbs before putting through the grinder and mix well. Using the finest blade for the meat grinder, grind the mixture following grinder instructions. After the meat is ground add the red wine vinegar and the oil and mix thoroughly. Preheat broiler to high. In a large mixing bowl, using your hands combine the garlic, red onion and lamb until the mixture is evenly distributed with red onions and garlic. Add red wine vinegar, olive oil, spices and herbs and mix until incorporated. Make 12 three-inch long kabob shapes patties (think “corn dog” shape). Stick a skewer through the center of the kabob and grill or broil until desired consistency, about 4-5 minutes on each side.

Garlicky Mint Yogurt

Makes approximately 1½ cups

INGREDIENTS

2 cloves garlic, chopped fine
¼ of a red onion, grated
1 teaspoon lemon juice
¼ cup fresh mint, chopped fine
1 cup plain yogurt
Salt
Pepper

DIRECTIONS

In a medium mixing bowl combine all ingredients and refrigerate for about 20 minutes before serving.