התמונה להמחשה בלבדLamb and Lemon Souvlaki
Cooking With KidsDirect high heat builds surface colour while the controlled cooking time protects the interior texture. In lamb and lemon souvlaki, cloves Garlic, tsp Sea Salt and tbs Olive Oil are brought together in the stated order so their textures remain controlled and the seasoning is distributed evenly.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
Instructions
- 1Pound the garlic with sea salt in a pestle and mortar (or use a small food processor), until the garlic forms a paste. Whisk together the oil, lemon juice, zest, dill and garlic. Mix in the lamb and combine well. Cover and marinate for at least 2 hrs or overnight in the fridge. If you’re going to use bamboo skewers, soak them in cold water.
- 2If you’ve prepared the lamb the previous day, take it out of the fridge 30 mins before cooking. Thread the meat onto the soaked or metal skewers. Heat the grill to high or have a hot griddle pan or barbecue ready. Cook the skewers for 2-3 mins on each side, basting with the remaining marinade. Heat the pitta or flatbreads briefly, then stuff with the souvlaki. Add Greek salad (see 'Goes well with', right) and Tzatziki (below), if you like.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 1030
- Protein
- 48.1g
- Carbs
- 7.2g
Recommended Equipment & Products
Family cooking
Cooking With Kids
Simple ways children can join safely, with adult guidance.
Age 3-5
Small helper
- Mash soft ingredients
- Wash fruit and vegetables
Age 6-8
Kitchen explorer
- Stir a batter
- Measure simple ingredients
Chef tips
Flash-fry on a high heat to seal in the juices and rich flavours. For a great family meal, serve the skewers in warm pitta with thick tahini instead of tzatziki to keep it kosher, adding a finely chopped salad for a lovely fresh touch.
Culinary reasoning
Direct high heat builds surface colour while the controlled cooking time protects the interior texture. In lamb and lemon souvlaki, cloves Garlic, tsp Sea Salt and tbs Olive Oil are brought together in the stated order so their textures remain controlled and the seasoning is distributed evenly.
