Grilled Lamb Liver Skewers over Coals
Make some unusual skewers at your next cookout! Grilled lamb liver skewers are popular across the Middle East and North Africa — in Morocco, for instance, they're one of the most common and beloved street foods. They're no harder to make than the meat kebabs you're used to, just much faster. The liver marinates in spices first, which gives it wonderful layers of flavor. Liver from young lambs is best.
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Grilled Lamb Liver Skewers over Coals
Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe
By weight of the composition:
Proteins 29 %
10 g
Fats 35 %
12 g
Carbohydrates 35 %
12 g
186 kcal
GI:
100
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0
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0
- Start by marinating the liver in spices: rinse it well under running water, remove the membranes, and cut out the ducts. Pat it dry with paper towels — you don't want excess moisture. Cut the liver into large pieces about 1 inch (2–2.5 cm) across and put them in a roomy bowl. Sprinkle with the paprika and ground cumin; feel free to add other spices you like (a Georgian spice blend works well). Add the salt and mix everything well with your hands, rubbing the seasonings into the liver. Refrigerate overnight (or for less time if needed, but at least an hour). Get the grill going; you want the coals at a medium heat. Once they're covered with a thin layer of gray ash, you're ready to cook. Meanwhile, take the liver out of the fridge and thread the pieces onto skewers — no gaps between pieces, but don't crowd them too tightly either; 6–8 pieces per skewer is about right. Grill the liver on all sides, rotating the skewers as needed, and watch it so it browns evenly without burning. The liver is done when it's nicely seared with an appetizing crust on top but still soft and springy when pressed — about 15 minutes. Don't leave it over the coals too long or it'll dry out and lose flavor. Serve the skewers right away, while they're hot. Enjoy!
Caloric content of the products possible in the composition of the dish
- Cumin - 333 kcal/100g
- Salt - 0 kcal/100g
- Paprika - 289 kcal/100g
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