🇨🇳 Chinese Cuisine

羊肉串 (Yang Rou Chuan)

Lamb Skewers

Prep Time 30 minutes

Servings 4

Difficulty Easy

Cumin-dusted grilled lamb skewers, the iconic street food of Xinjiang and now found on every night market street in China. The smoky charcoal flavor and cumin-chili seasoning are irresistible.

Ingredients

500g lamb leg cubed with some fat
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons chili flakes
1 teaspoon salt
Metal or bamboo skewers
Vegetable oil

Instructions

1 Cut lamb into bite-sized cubes, keeping some fat on each piece.
2 Thread five or six pieces onto each skewer alternating lean and fat.
3 Grill over very hot charcoal, turning frequently.
4 When almost done, sprinkle generously with cumin, chili flakes, and salt.
5 Serve immediately off the grill while sizzling.

Did You Know?

Xinjiang lamb skewer vendors can be found in virtually every Chinese city, often identifiable by their distinctive charcoal grills and Uyghur music.