Spicy Cumin Lamb Skewers
Xinjiang-style lamb skewers coated in cumin, chilli and sesame — the flavour of China's northwest. Roughly crushing the cumin seeds instead of using ground cumin gives every bite a burst of texture the powder can't match.
Total time
27 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
12 min
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
Chinese
gluten-free
Ingredients
600glamb shoulder, cut into 2cm cubes
2 tspcumin seeds, roughly ground
1 tspchilli flakes
1 tspsesame seeds
1 tspsalt
1 tbspvegetable oil
Instructions
1
Thread lamb onto metal skewers.
2
Mix cumin, chilli, sesame seeds and salt.
3
Brush lamb with oil.
4
Grill or barbecue over high heat 8–10 minutes, turning frequently.
5
During last 2 minutes, sprinkle spice mix generously over skewers.
6
Serve immediately.
Nutrition (estimated)
Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.
Calories
485
Protein
38g
Fat
35.9g
Carbs
1.2g
Fiber
0.4g
Sodium
588mg
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