Greek-style marinated chunks
of lamb are threaded onto skewers with vegetables, grilled and
served with a yogurt-garlic cucumber sauce.
Souvlaki
with Tzatziki
- 2 pounds boneless leg
of lamb, cubed
2 cups red wine
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon crushed dried oregano
1/4 cup olive oil
2 green bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1-inch sqares
1/2 pound cherry tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups plain yogurt
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
2 cloves garlic, crushed
- In a large bowl, combine
together lamb, red wine, garlic, lemon peel and oregano. Drizzle
with olive oil and marinate, refrigerated, overnight.
- Prepare grill. Thread
the lamb chunks on long skewers alternating with green bell peppers
and cherry tomatoes. Grill over medium coals, basting often with
the marinade sauce. Sprinkle with salt.
- Meanwhile, drain yogurt
in a cheesecloth-lined colander for 1 hour. Combine in a bowl
with cucumber and garlic. Serve with the lamb.
Makes 4 servings.
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