Arni Souvlaki (Skewered Lamb)

Karen Mintzias 1 Leg lamb (2 kg), boned

1/2 c Olive oil

1/2 c Dry white wine

1 Lemon (juice only)

2 ts Dried rigani or oregano

2 Garlic cloves; crushed

3 Bay leaves; broken in pieces

Salt and pepper Serves: 6-8 Cooking time: 15 minutes Cut lamb into 4 cm (1 1/2 inch) cubes and place in a glass or earthenware dish.
Add remaining ingredients to lamb, mix well to coat meat, and cover.
Leave in refrigerator to marinate for 12-24 hours, stirring meat occasionally.
Lift lamb out of marinade and thread onto metal skewers.
Pieces of bay leaf may be placed between lamb cubes.
Cook under a hot grill or over glowing charcoal, running and basting frequently with marinade.
Grill for 15 minutes or until cooked to taste.
Place on a platter and garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.
Serve hot.
From: “The Complete Middle East Cookbook” by Tess Mallos.
ISBN: 1 86302 069 1

Typed for you by Karen Mintzias

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