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Lamb Kalamaki with Yogurt
Skewers of aromatic and spicy meat—so delicious, guests will thank you with one in each hand at your next party.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs ground lamb
- 1 lb ground pork fat
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup coriander, ground
- 2 oranges, zested
- 2 Tbs fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 Tbs chile flakes
- Salt to taste
- Olive oil, as needed
- 2 cups Greek yogurt
Directions
- Mix ground lamb, pork fat, onion, coriander, orange zest, mint, chile flakes, and salt together with a paddle attachment on mixer, making sure to keep cold.
- Form into 1-ounce balls, and place on skewers.
- Lightly brush with olive oil, and grill over coals covered with grey ash for 5 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink inside. Top with Greek yogurt.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 444
Calories from Fat 274 (62%)
(47%)Total Fat 31g
(63%)Saturated Fat 13g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 13g
(37%)Cholesterol 110mg
(5%)Sodium 131mg
(20%)Potassium 704mg
Total Carbohydrate 14g
(23%)Dietary Fiber 6g
Sugars 5g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(61%)Protein 31g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.
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